Photographing a Modern World
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Author: Intro by Dominic Sandbrook
'Photographing a Modern World: Britain 1900-1975' is a fascinating visual chronicle of Britain’s social history, featuring nearly 500 striking news photographs, each paired with insightful captions. Sourced from the Daily Mail’s historical archive, these images weave a powerful narrative of the highs and lows of 20th-century, from shifts in work, housing and everyday life to the profound impact of events like World War II and the Space Race.Showcasing the work of pioneering news photographers, including Frank Rust and Herbert Mason, the book is divided into themed sections, each introduced with contextual commentary exploring the social and historical forces behind the imagery. The book opens with an extensive essay by Dominic Sandbrook, renowned social historian and co-host of 'The Rest is History' podcast.
ISBN 9781911736233. HENI Publishing. hb. 552 pages. 483 b/w ills. 26 x 26 cm.
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'Photographing a Modern World: Britain 1900-1975' is a fascinating visual chronicle of Britain’s social history, featuring nearly 500 striking news photographs, each paired with insightful captions. Sourced from the Daily Mail’s historical archive, these images weave a powerful narrative of the highs and lows of 20th-century, from shifts in work, housing and everyday life to the profound impact of events like World War II and the Space Race.Showcasing the work of pioneering news photographers, including Frank Rust and Herbert Mason, the book is divided into themed sections, each introduced with contextual commentary exploring the social and historical forces behind the imagery. The book opens with an extensive essay by Dominic Sandbrook, renowned social historian and co-host of 'The Rest is History' podcast.
ISBN 9781911736233. HENI Publishing. hb. 552 pages. 483 b/w ills. 26 x 26 cm.
not yet published