Portraits by steve mccurry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Following the publication of steve mccurrys portraits, a selection of the best images are presented in this set of 50 postcards. In all of the photos he was able to capture that persons soul, he did a fantastic job by choosing so many expressive eyes and faces in general those expressions could tell a story. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last 20. Having travelled the globe for over thirty years, mccurry has photographed warzones, burning oil fields, refugee camps, ship breaking yards and monsoons all over the world. We already had the original version but this expanded copy introduced a new crop of fantastic. But never mind, you can learn a lot about photgraphy by just seeing this small compact book with what appears to be very good binding. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last twenty years he has worked for the national geographic and other publications on numerous assignments, travelling extensively throughout the middle and far. Steve mccurry, recognized universally as one of todays finest imagemakers, has won many of photographys top awards. Steve mccurry books list of books by author steve mccurry. Steve mccurry has achieved legendary status with his documentary photography, and is perhaps best known for his portrait of the afghan girl with the piercing green eyes published in 1985. I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out,experience etched on a persons face.
Bought this book after going to see the steve mccurry exhibition at birmingham art gallery. Photographer steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. Steve mccurry has taken some great portraits and has much to share, but this book highlights neither. Also included are personal notes, telegrams and visual ephemera from his travels and assignments, all accompanied by his sisters text, personal recollections and family stories. He is the guy who start walking on street and create concept on the spot with live actions. Steve mccurry does not offer any insight into how he gets such open, unblinking moments with those he photgraphs. First released in 1999, steve mccurry portraits has become a coveted and revered classic. Apr 06, 2017 this fresh new edition, expanded to feature more photographs than before, including some neverbefore published, creates an uptodate and unrivalled collection of mccurry s portraiture. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic. Discover book depositorys huge selection of steve mccurry books online. In 1985, steve mccurry photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last 20 years he has worked for the national geographic and other publications on numerous assignments.
Portraits steve mccurry online from australias leading online bookstore. Steve mccurry has 60 books on goodreads with 5797 ratings. By steve mccurry portraits by steve mccurry steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. This image accompanies the other remarkable faces he has encountered whilst travelling. Steve mccurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than thirty years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. In 1985, he photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. Best known for his evocative color photography, mccurry, in the finest documentary tradition, captures the essence of human struggle and joy. Portraits by steve mccurry photography book youtube. Jan 30, 2014 mr mccurry, the famous national geographic photographer, has produced this exhaustive volume of portraits, taken over the last 30 years of his career. Steve mccurry born 1950 is best known for his evocative colour photographs that document both human struggles and joy. His remarkable coverage won him the robert capa gold medal, which is awarded to photographers who exhibit exceptional courage and enterprise. A life in pictures, by bonnie mccurry the selection of photographs includes steves bestknown shots and more than 100 previously unpublished images. I try to convey what it is like to be that person,a person caught in a broader landscape that i guess youd call the human condition.
Explore books by steve mccurry with our selection at. Mar 19, 20 in 1985, steve mccurry photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. This special limitededition monograph brings together the most memorable and beautiful of his images, taken around the world over the last 30. This book contains wonderful photo portraits from around the world. Steve mccurrys photographs from around the world a limited edition book with a signed print covering the work of steve mccurry b. Book is an excellent reminder of some of the stunning images on display go see it this summer whilst it is still on and amazon has the book. Steve mccurry is one of my role model in photography and the reason why i selected him is his style of photographing. Mccurry has been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the robert capa gold medal, national press photographers award, and an. Apr 14, 2012 steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. Oct 14, 2010 does anyone know or care to make and educated guess as to what lenses steve mccurry, my favorite photographer, uses for his wonderful portraits. Portraits mccurry, steve, mccurry, steve 9780714865379. Wonderful book filled with steve mccurry s breathtaking portraits which he captured around the world. Including the famous afghan girl photograph, and equally memorable images ranging from a bejewelled indian bride to a paraguayan cowboy, steve mccurry portraits features nearly 250 photographs in all.
The intensity of the subjects eyes and her compelling gaze made this one of the most widely and consistently celebrated portraits in the history of contemporary photography. Looking east was first published by phaidon in 2011 and has since sold over 30,000 copies worldwide. Portraits book by steve mccurry photographer 2 available. Magnum photographer steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. Mar 11, 20 in 1985, steve mccurry photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. The book is smaller than i anticipated admittedly amazon has listed the size but i had mistakenly thought that it would be like other treatises on portraits. Mostly his photography try to connect the real life through photograph, steve mccurry s most photographs are showcasing real life. This fresh new edition, expanded to feature more photographs than before, including some neverbefore published, creates an uptodate and unrivalled collection of mccurry s portraiture. Steve mccurry born february is an american photojournalist best known for his photograph, afghan girl that originally appeared in national pul i khumri, afghanistan photography by steve mccurry steve mccurry makes me think of that song, youll never leave harlan alive written by darrel scott. Portraits by steve mccurry is a new book that presents a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by acclaimed photographer steve mccurry. See all books authored by steve mccurry, including portraits, and the path to buddha.
Its a very large book, the paper use is very heavy and excellent paper. Now available for the first time in an elegant paperback edition, this book. Portraits by steve mccurry, phaidon abebooks passion for books. Steve mccurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than 30 years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. Mr mccurry, the famous national geographic photographer, has produced this exhaustive volume of portraits, taken over the last 30 years of his career. Wonderful book filled with steve mccurrys breathtaking portraits which he captured around the world.
Photograph by steve mccurry, national geographic after her image appeared on the cover, she became known at the magazine as the afghan girl. If you havent heard of his name, you probably have seen the portrait of the afghan girl which has become one of the most celebrated and wellknown portraits of the contemporary photography. Made during assignments for national geographic magazine, the photographs are unstylized snapshots of people revealing the universality of human emotion. An intriguing collection of unposed and engaging color portraits of people from all backgrounds and corners of the globe by an awardwinning photographer includes the famous afghan girl photograph and equally memorable images ranging from a bejewelled indian bride to a paraguayan cowboy255 photos in all. This extensive portfolio contains the only comprehensive collection of the unrivalled portraits by steve mccurry, known and loved the world. A life in pictures, compiled by the photographers sister bonnie mccurry, captures his iconic images, from his early work in the us to his journey into afghanistan. Steve mccurrys photos show the complex relationship. The photographs are exactly what you would expect from steve mccurry, stunning. This accompanies the other remarkable faces he has encountered whilst travelling throughout the world. Portraits 9780714838397 by mccurry, steve and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Buy a cheap copy of portraits book by steve mccurry. Welcome to steve mccurrys facebook fan page maintained by the staff at steve mccurry studios. I feel compelled to be a bit of a smartass and implore posters ahead of time to please resist the urge to make asinine comments like its the photographer that matters, not the equipment.