1948 Camera in London

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

The first edition of Camera in London by esteemed British photographer Bill Brandt, with commentary by Norah Wilson. Part of the Masters of the Camera series, edited by A. Kraszna-Krausz. Published by The Focal Press in 1948.

In the publisher's original paper boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Contains all fifty-nine photographs on London and its people. Collated complete.

Recognised as one of the most influential photographers in the twentieth century, Brandt specialised in architecture and landscapes, and this is demonstrated in his this particular book, Brandt's third. It contains beautiful photographs of London's river, homes, people, as well as lit-up scenes at night. Published only three years after the end of World War II, it also contains Brandt's photographs of London during the Blitz.

At the end of the book, Brandt includes technical notes on the photography of each picture, including length of exposure and weather conditions.