1001 Fotografien

There has never been as much snapping as there is today. The young generation, equipped with selfie sticks, is discovering photography in a new way with the help of social media. 1001 PHOTOGRAPHS provides the perfect inspiration for this boom.

Is photography art, documentation or both? Are images meant to merely show the world we live in, or are they meant to make us think, act and react? 1001 PHOTOGRAPHS is a visually appealing and indispensable guide to the history and practice of photography. The images take us through art, fashion, society, war, peace, science, and nature, and are as captivating as their accompanying texts. Some photos you will know, others not yet; what they all have in common is that they move or even shock us.

From Roger Fenton to William Eggleston, from Henry Fox Talbot to Nick Knight, from Henri Cartier-Bresson to Dorothea Lange, all of the featured photographers transcended the boundaries of the medium with spirit and skill, developing their métier into a highly impressive art form. An index, organized by photographer and title, makes searching easy. 1001 PHOTOGRAPHS informs, educates, and surprises, and is an indispensable reference work for all lovers of photography.