內容簡介
內容簡介 以《國家地理雜誌》封面〈阿富汗少女〉享譽國際的紀實攝影師 史帝夫.麥柯里決定版攝影集。史帝夫.麥柯里40年的職業生涯,拍攝出許多精采的照片,本書是至今收錄最多也最全面的麥柯理作品集,由攝影師的妹妹親自彙編。從1977年拍攝的第一張關於約翰斯敦洪水的新聞照片,到深入阿富汗拍攝聖戰士的突破之旅,以及多次的進出印度與巴基斯坦,1991年波斯灣戰爭與911恐怖分子攻擊紐約後的殘破景象,一直到他最近的作品,皆收錄在本書中。超過350張的影像,包含麥柯理最為人熟知的攝影以及100幅以上從未公開發表的照片。除此之外,他個人的筆記、電報以及在旅行和特派工作中所收集的圖像式宣傳單,加上麥柯理妹妹非常權威的文字,闡述兄妹倆之間的關係,以及來自麥柯理友人與同事對他的看法。The biggest and most comprehensive volume on Steve McCurry published to date and the final word on forty years of McCurry's incredible work. Written and compiled by Bonnie McCurry, Steve's sister and President of the McCurry Foundation, Steve McCurry: A Life in Pictures is the ultimate book of McCurry's images and his approach to photography.The book brings together all of McCurry's key adventures and influences, from his very first journalistic images taken in the aftermath of the 1977 Johnstown floods, to his breakthrough journey into Afghanistan hidden among the mujahideen, his many travels across India and Pakistan, his coverage of the destruction of the 1991 Gulf War and the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York, up to his most-recent work. Totaling over 350 images, the selection of photographs includes his best-known shots as well as over 100 previously unpublished images. Also included are personal notes, telegrams, and visual ephemera from his travels and assignments, all accompanied by Bonnie McCurry's authoritative text – drawn from her unique relationship with Steve – as well as reflections from many of Steve's friends and colleagues.Steve McCurry: A Life in Pictures is the complete, definitive volume on McCurry."
作者介紹
作者介紹 Bonnie McCurry is Steve McCurry's sister and is president of Steve McCurry Studios and director of ImagineAsia, a non-profit organization primarily working in Afghanistan. During her trips to Afghanistan she has taught English to high school girls, supported numerous educational initiatives, and founded the Young Women's Photographic Initiative.In an incredibly successful career spanning over 40 years Steve McCurry has created some of the most evocative and best-known images in photography. He has been awarded the Robert Capa Gold Medal, the National Press Photographers Award, and four first prize recognitions at the World Press Photo Contest.