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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 779.2092 EAN: 9780500410899 ISBN: 0500410895 Label: Thames & Hudson Ltd Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson Ltd Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: October 01, 2007 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Studio: Thames & Hudson Ltd Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: The title of this compilation of photographs says it all. Don McCullin is the definitive collection of the 20th century's most revered war photographer. McCullin's work, right at the heart of some of the most dangerous killing fields in recent decades, has defined the pity of war for a generation. The front cover photograph captures much of what defines his work. A close-up of a shell-shocked US Marine, taken in Vietnam in 1968, portrays a dramatic moment of supreme human emotion under maximum distress, captured with McCullin's incredible compassion and empathy. However, as Harold Evans, McCullin's old boss and former editor of the Sunday Times points out in his introduction, "most of the photographs here have exciting or emotional stories attached to them, but many are distinguished, too, by composition, the compelling mood achieved by sombre lighting, and their sensitivity for the subjects". These include McCullin's remarkable early photographs of urban deprivation and gangland life in London in the late 1950s, and the late, haunting landscapes of Somerset that start and end the collection. The other chapters bring together McCullin's finest work from Cyprus (1964-65), The Congo (1964-66), Vietnam (1965-68), Biafra (1968-70), Derry (1971), Cambodia (1970-75) and Beirut (1976-82). There are some truly horrifying pictures of these conflicts, whose impact is strengthened by deadpan captions: "Murdered man, shot through the brain, Stanleyville, 1964", "A sixteen-year old mentally handicapped boy. The doctor laughed at him. Biafra, 1968", "Dying Cambodian paratrooper hit by the same mortar shell that hit McCullin, Cambodia, 1970". In her introductory essay Susan Sontag argues that McCullin's extraordinary images are "an invitation to pay attention, to reflect, to learn, to examine the rationalisations for mass suffering offered by established powers". In Don McCullin we have one of the most shocking and compassionate chroniclers of mass suffering, who remains as relevant today as ever before. --Jerry Brotton Average Rating:
 Rating:  - As good as CapaThis book contains some of the most powerful images i have ever seen and is a credit to McCullin. I have studied Robert Capa for years and found McCullin to equal him - thats if Capa can be equalled - which he probably cant ! So ive contradicted myself ! - But trust me - this book is good ! Rating: - A 'must have' masterpiece This is a stunning collection of photographs that clearly captures the grittiness and extreme emotions of conflict. Don McCullin's photographic style oozes throughout to enhance every photo and result in a real gem of a publication. This really is a 'must have' masterpiece for anyone interested in this type of photography - or indeed anyone wishing to gain a glimpse of how conflict affects the lives of both combatants and those innocents caught up in the middle of conflict. Rating:  - Stunning imagesI had been aware of McCullin's renown Vietnam images and would have bought a book only for those images, themselves worthy of a dedicated publication. The key for this book is the many varied subject areas that demonstrate what a fantastic artist he is. The images are simple, powerful, captivating and thought provoking. Taking every day subjects and people and capturing them in this way should serve as an inspiration to any budding reportage photographer. You are left with more questions than answers in many cases and with a stark represntation of reality in others that can leave you somewhat uncomfortable. A compelling set of inmages. Rating: - Amazing but shockingA fantastic set of photos. Incredibly powerful. Really moving. I would really recommend his autobiography as well. Rating: - A Masterpiece!Some of the most chilling pictures I have ever seen, as well as some of the most normal. However on the whole a FANTASIC purchase. A book that I have looked at many a time and shared with a number of people. If you like photographic publications, war, feeling, famine compassion and insight then this a purchase for you.  Try searching the Internet for "Don McCullin (Photofile)" or Ebay for "Don McCullin (Photofile)". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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