Overview
PHOTO:BOX presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in an appealing format with a portfolio binding. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, and many more. Each image is accompanied by an engaging commentary and a brief biography of the photographer.The book is organized by subject and theme, offering a fresh perspective on the medium: from reportage to nature, and also covering war, portraits, still lifes, women, travel, cities, art, fashion, the nude, and sports. PHOTO:BOX is an irresistible and amazingly affordable survey of photography.
Synopsis
PHOTO:BOX presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in an appealing format with a portfolio binding. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, and many more. Each image is accompanied by an engaging commentary and a brief biography of the photographer.
The book is organized by subject and theme, offering a fresh perspective on the medium: from reportage to nature, and also covering war, portraits, still lifes, women, travel, cities, art, fashion, the nude, and sports. PHOTO:BOX is an irresistible and amazingly affordable survey of photography.
Library Journal
Author/photographer Koch, founder and CEO of Forma, the International Center of Photography in Milan, has compiled a significant collection of images from well-known masters and contemporary photographers from around the world in a portfolio binding. Arranged according to 12 themes—reportage, war, portraits, nudes, women, fashion, art, travel, cities, still life, sports, and nature—his work features 250 photographs by 210 photographers, including Ansel Adams, Bruce Davidson, Richard Avedon, and Herb Ritts. Each image is beautifully reproduced and paired with an intriguing commentary and brief biography of the photographer. The collection is distinctive owing to the number and variety of photographers and images featured, as well as for the insightful observations that tell the story behind the images. VERDICT The book itself resembles a box with a portfolio binding that suggests a box of photographs readers will want to open again and again. Essential for all photographers, professional and amateur alike, and all who love photography.—Lisa Block, Atlanta\