Fifty Key Writers on Photography

Book Overview

A clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium. It provides a succinct overview of writing on photography from a diverse range of disciplines and perspectives and examines the shifting perception of the medium over the course of its 170 year history. Key writers discussed include:

Roland Barthes Susan Sontag Jacques Derrida Henri Cartier-Bresson Geoffrey Batchen

Fully cross-referenced and in an A-Z format, this is an accessible and engaging introductory guide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415549450
• ISBN13: 9780415549455
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"