Magnum Photobook: The Catalogue Raisonne

The first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned photo agency

This fascinating in-depth survey brings Magnum's history alive through the genre of the photobook – an essential vehicle for photographers to share their work.

Its pages include unpublished behind-the-scenes material, together with ephemera from the photographers' archives about the making of their books. With an introduction by Fred Ritchin and texts by Carole Naggar, this book explores the evolution of the photobook, as well as the important role that Magnum has played in the history of documentary photography.

About the Authors:

Fred Ritchin is Dean of the School at the International Center of Photography in New York. He has lectured internationally on photography and written numerous books on the subject.

Carole Naggar has worked as a poet, artist, curator, educator and photography historian since 1971. Her published books include biographies of David Seymour, George Rodger and Werner Bischof.

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• The first catalogue raisonne of over 1,000 photobooks, published by Magnum photographers since the agency was founded in 1947, with 100 books explored in detail
• Celebrates the work of Magnum's founders Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, David Seymour, and George Rodger, as well as others - Magnum's roster of stars includes Eve Arnold, Philip Jones Griffiths, Josef Koudelka, Steve McCurry, and Martin Parr
• Allows access to a unique collection created by the members of the world's most prestigious photo agency - a collection that has never before been published in a single comprehensive survey
• Publication coincides with an exhibition of Magnum books at the Musée de l'Elysee, Lausanne, Switzerland and a 'fly-on-the-wall' TV documentary to be aired on the BBC and PBS