Frank Hurley: A Photographer's Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Alasdair Mcgregor
Binding: Paperback
Published: Viking - Penguin, 2009
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Small bruise on spine. Light bumping on corners. Light marks on book block.
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Frank Hurley, a pioneering photographer and adventurer whose lens captured some of the 20th century's most iconic moments. It details his groundbreaking expeditions to the Antarctic and his harrowing experiences as a war correspondent, presenting a vivid portrait of a man driven by an insatiable quest for discovery. Alasdair Mcgregor illustrates Hurley's artistic vision and his significant contributions to the field of photography, from his early work to his later cinematic endeavors. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs of his remarkable career, offering an insightful look into the dedication required to document history through a camera. This volume stands as a testament to Hurley's enduring legacy and his profound impact on visual storytelling.
Author: Alasdair Mcgregor
Binding: Paperback
Published: Viking - Penguin, 2009
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Small bruise on spine. Light bumping on corners. Light marks on book block.
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Frank Hurley, a pioneering photographer and adventurer whose lens captured some of the 20th century's most iconic moments. It details his groundbreaking expeditions to the Antarctic and his harrowing experiences as a war correspondent, presenting a vivid portrait of a man driven by an insatiable quest for discovery. Alasdair Mcgregor illustrates Hurley's artistic vision and his significant contributions to the field of photography, from his early work to his later cinematic endeavors. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs of his remarkable career, offering an insightful look into the dedication required to document history through a camera. This volume stands as a testament to Hurley's enduring legacy and his profound impact on visual storytelling.