![]() McCurry’s photography work is of course technically impeccable, but add to that the ability to capture people in exactly that split second where they reveal something more than just a headshot. ![]() It is a part of the world where the colours are intense as well as the people. The picture that made Steve McCurry famous. The Independent is quoted for writing that “his images often dance on a knife-edge between sensuality and tragedy, sentiment and anguish”. Apart from some few notes on the cover the the book, you will only find 120 wonderful images. There is very little text in the book – normally you’ll find some curator introducing a photo book with 3-4 pages of intellectual perspectives to the photographers work and how the specific collection in the book came about. You’ll find 120 images all shot in South and Southeast Asia. Despite this, there is still a premium feel to the book, as each image is given a full page with the opposite page simply listing the location of the shoot. It is quite large measuring approx 28 by 38 centimeter and contrary to what I had expected, it is not a hardback. ![]() His image of the Afghan girl spiralled him into fame a long time ago, and the circumstances in which the image was taken has recently just added to the myth and the fame.īut back to planet earth and this book. Looking East, portraits by Steve McCurry. Long standing contributor to National Geographics. No introduction needed? In photography I guess Steve McCurry is as famous as Rolling Stones is amongst rock fans. ![]()
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