A
massive book that includes 500 photographers and a
single image by each. Edited by
Ian Jeffrey, a short paragraph accompanies each photo, detailing the
significance of each photo and/or
its creator. The images range from the earliest days of photography to recent years and cover everything from
portraits to
art to
photojournalism. It is an
excellent source as to the
top names in the field, but offers a look at the
history and trends in photography as well.
It is similar to
The Art Book or
The 20th Century Art Book.