In Focus

National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes - and words - of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade - from the late-19th century until today. In Focus opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography. Five chapters follow, each spanning approximately two decades and covering an era in world history and photographic style. The chapters are: Before 1930 (Exploring the power of photography), 1930s-1940s (The Great Depression and World War II), 1950s-1960s (Bright colors and perky smiles), and 1970s-1980s (Back to realism), and 1990s-Present (Everything is relative). Each of these chapters is a portrait of the world.

ISBN 079227363X   Pages 504 ISBN13 9780792273639 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher National Geographic Books   Weight (grammes) 2850 Imprint National Geographic Books   Published in Washington Format Hardback   Height (mm) 263 Publication date 14 Aug 2004   Width (mm) 265 Library of Congress TR680.I495   Spine width (mm) 43 DEWEY 779.2   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

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