Magnum Photos

Description

Magnum Photos was the first photographic agancy to be founded by photographers themselves, or as Henri Cartier-Bresson described them, by 'adventurers with ethics.' Magnum owes its reputation to the talent of its members, who have never swerved from the principles of its founders: solidarity and respect for individuality. What unites all of these photographers, however, is their understanding of journalism and the warmly human gaze that they cast upon the world. Photofile Brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers, in an attractive format and at an easily affordable price. Handsome and collectable, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. The series has been awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography, New York.

Fred Ritchin picture editor of The New York Times Magazine from 1978 to 1982 and executive editor of Camera Arts magazine from 1982 to 1983, and founding director of the Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Program at the International Center of Photography. He is now associate professor of photography and communications at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and a new media consultant to news and photo organizations. Fred Ritchin picture editor of The New York Times Magazine from 1978 to 1982 and executive editor of Camera Arts magazine from 1982 to 1983, and founding director of the Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Program at the International Center of Photography. He is now associate professor of photography and communications at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and a new media consultant to news and photo organizations.