Author: WHITE, STEPHEN
Title: John Thomson, a Window to the Orient
Description: New York: Thames and Hudson, 1986. First Edition. Original boards. Rectangular mark from sticker in front free-end paper (approx 2.5cm x 2cm). Very slight yellowing of dustjacket top edges, old-ins, and some of the early pages, top edges only. ; In clear plastic protective wrap. From the collection of Chris Steele-Perkins (MAGNUM Photographer). Light wear to spine, covers and corners. 173 illustrations. 161 'duotone' photographic plates. Full page frontispiece of John and his wife Isobel in Canton 1869. (B&W) . This book captures the essence of the 19th-century Scottish photographer's pioneering work in documenting Asia. The This collection, with detailed description of Thomson's lens offers a unique perspective on diverse cultures, landscapes, and people he connected with. White's concise yet comprehensive narrative delves into Thomson's profound impact, both as a visual storyteller and a cultural bridge-builder. Through this captivating biography, readers embark on a journey through time, witnessing Thomson's remarkable legacy unfold. ; Quarto ; 200 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: Far East World History 19th Century Photojournalism


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