India

Description

India is among the world's most enthralling and fascinating countries and is one that holds a very special place in McCurry's heart, featuring in some of his greatest work. This book includes 150 of his most loved and iconic photographs reproduced in a large format, and accompanied by an evocative introductory essay. Following Phaidon's publication in paperback of his bestseller Untold, McCurry's INDIA is the newest selection of the photographer's beautiful and powerful images to appear in soft cover, illustrating this most vibrant of countries.

Steve McCurry is one of the world's leading photographers, with scores of magazine covers, more than a dozen books, and hundreds of exhibitions around the world to his name. A member of Magnum Photos, McCurry's achievements have been recognized with the Robert Capa Gold Medal and National Press Photographers Award.

"For visual inspiration, look no further than Steve McCurry: India."-Forbes "[McCurry] has set out to represent a genuine panorama of the fascinating country - encompassing its conflicts, vanishing cultures, rich tapestry of faiths, ancient traditions and contemporary culture - through images spanning his career. Highlights include a striking image of the red trains of West Bengal... and a portrait of a Sikh devotee praying at the Golden Temple. His work beautifully captures India's diversity and colour."-Psychologies magazine