Photography and War by Pippa Oldfield

£22.50

There are countless books on war photography, most of these focusing on dramatic images made by photojournalists in combat zones. Photography and War instead proposes a radically expanded notion of war photography, one that encompasses a far broader terrain of practices and viewpoints. Richly illustrated, with some photos published for the first time, this book offers an accessible and well-rounded introduction to photography’s perhaps most contested, complex and emotive subject. Pippa Oldfield is Head of Programme at Impressions Gallery.

“Essential reading.” — Sophie Wright, Global Cultural Director, Magnum Photos

The book is part of Exposures, a series of books designed to explore the rich history of the medium from thematic perspectives. Each title presents a striking collection of images and an engaging, accessible text that offers intriguing insights into a specific theme or subject. Reaktion is an independent publisher of innovative non-fiction since 1985.

Cover image: From the series Today’s Life and War © Gohar Dashti

22cm x 19cm

216 pages

Paperback

120 illustrations, 100 in colour

Published by Reaktion Books, 2019

ISBN: 9781789141450

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