Product Description

The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography.

Born in Czechoslovakia in 1938, Koudelka left the country in 1968

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #453814 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780500410837
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Bernard Cuau (1935 - 1995) was a writer on and teacher of photography.

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive overview of Koudelka's work
To follow up on a comment by a previous poster, I will say that even if English is NOT your first language but you DO HAVE a good command of English, you will appreciate the toughtful 12-page essay by Anna Farova that introduces Koudelka's pictures, as well as the 24-page transcription of a conversation between Josef Koudelka and a fellow Czech journalist. Anna Farova's essay is particularly enlightening as it goes over the different stages that Koudelka went through as an artist particularly as they relate to the selection included in this booklet. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography of Koudelka's work.

Koudelka is famous for how stubborn he is about showing new images, and this book isn't an exception as it is a review of the photographer's most-known bodies of work: Gypsies, Invasion 1968, Exiles, Chaos. Let assured however, the most if not all of Koudelka's iconic images are present, and the quality of the reproduction is very high (for example, some of the photos from Exiles have much better definition and contrast than their reproduction in my copy of the revised edition published by Delpire in '97). Also, you get a rare glimpse of the photographer's earlier work from the late 50's and of his theatre photography from the early 60's in Czechoslovakia.

Considering the high prices of other books by Koudelka, this book is a bargain, and if you're new to this photographer's work, it's a great place to start.

GREAT SUMMORY OF THE WORK OF A GREAT TALENT
This is a small size book, yet it gives an overview of the different themes Koudelka worked on. It consists of work from his experience in the theater, from his Gypsies book, from the Prague 1968 events, as well as Exiles and Chaos. In addition, it has interesting writings and interviews with Koudelka. Not often do we here the great Koudelka speak out on how he came to being a photographer and his life in general, his search of a place in this world. Even if you already have his books this one is worth buying. If you are just discovering Koudelka's photography - this is a must to have. I am sure it will soon be a collectors item.

excellent introduction for Koudelka's work
This is an excellent book for someone who is trying to get acquianted with the work of Koudelka. It's compact and has a basic introduction of Koudelka's work. Besides the photos I found extremely interesting the discussion with Koudelka at the end of the book. Extremely interesting and gives you a nice flavor of the philosophy and way of life of the man. That made me appreciate him even more.