Product Description

National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes - and words - of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade - from the late-19th century until today. In Focus opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography. Five chapters follow, each spanning approximately two decades and covering an era in world history and photographic style. The chapters are: Before 1930 (Exploring the power of photography), 1930s-1940s (The Great Depression and World War II), 1950s-1960s (Bright colors and perky smiles), and 1970s-1980s (Back to realism), and 1990s-Present (Everything is relative). Each of these chapters is a portrait of the world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11049 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 504 pages

Customer Reviews

Varied range of photographs
I love looking through the varied photographs from National Geographic. This book is very interesting and includes some interesting text about some of the images. However, I was not as impressed by the selection of images as I was for another similar National Geographic book, "Through the Lens". The portrait collection of photographs just doesn't have the same consistent impact throughout. Still worth a look though and excellent value for money considering the size of the book.

Fascinating overview of different cultures
Get this and it's companions: Wide Angle: National Geographic Greatest Places and Through the Lens: "National Geographic" Greatest Photographs.

The repro isn't great, but you'll spend hours looking at them and you'll be inspired to travel.

Amazing
great as a gift or to keep in the coffee table
to discover all at once or bit by bit
tremendous quality
great value for money
wonderful item, couldn't ask for more!