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	• Portraits Steve McCurry Phaidon Press, 1999 - 512 pages average customer review:based on 50 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The only drawback I felt was that in looking at these portraits, I wanted to know the story behind the person. I wish it included what both photographer and subject were doing and thinking at the time.

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Stunning photography, a real bargain

This is a collection of some of the most beautiful and masterfully composed portraits I've seen. McCurry is a National Geographic photographer and almost every page in the book could be a cover photo. Many photos of interesting faces from India, Chad, Nepal, Afghanistan, Philippines, China, Mali, Tibet, and (a few of the most interesting) Los Angeles. Small format photos (about 5x7). Photos are printed full page (to each edge of the page) on the right-hand side, and opposite each photo is printed the city, country and year the photo was taken. Photos lack commentary or descriptions and are not categorized, but I found this rather nice. Page turns are often new locations, and the lack of commentary leaves interpretation to the imagination. Just look into the eyes of the subjects and you'll start to feel their story. Great book -- too bad it's so small. It's got a spot on the coffee table nonetheless.

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