The Concerned Photographer 2 – The Photographs of Marc Riboud, Dr. Roman Vishniac, Bruce Davidson, Gordon Parks, Ernst Haas, Hiroshi Hamaya, Donald McCullin, W. Eugene Smith [Hardcover] Marc Riboud; Roman Vishniac; Bruce Davidson; Gordon Parks; Ernst Haas; Donald McCULLIN and W. Eugene Smith

Description

1972 edition. Dust jacket has heavy wear and tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This remarkable volume, published in 1972, is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts of documentary photography. Curated by the esteemed Cornell Capa, it features the groundbreaking work of seven visionary photographers who captured the human condition with unflinching honesty and empathy. Among the contributors are Marc Riboud, whose poetic images from Asia and Europe offer a poignant glimpse into diverse cultures, and W. Eugene Smith, whose searing photo essay on mercury poisoning in Minamata, Japan, is a haunting testament to the power of photojournalism.

The book also showcases the work of Dr. Roman Vishniac, whose intimate portraits of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe before World War II stand as a poignant record of a world forever lost. Bruce Davidson’s searing images of the civil rights movement and urban poverty in America, Gordon Parks’ powerful depictions of the African American experience, and Ernst Haas’ vibrant explorations of color and abstraction offer a kaleidoscopic view of the 20th century’s defining moments.

Despite its well-worn condition, this copy remains a compelling artifact, bearing the marks of its journey through time and the hands of countless readers who have been moved by these indelible images. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of photography to bear witness, challenge perceptions, and inspire change.