Photobox: The Essential Collection

Photobox presents a definitive collection of must-see photographs by some of the world’s greatest photographers.

Presenting a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's leading photographers, from legendary masters to contemporary stars, Photobox's accessible and affordable format has ensured that it has remained an essential purchase for any photography lover.

Organized by subject and theme, the book offers a new perspective on the photographic medium: from reportage to nature, war, portraits, still life, travel, cities, art, fashion, the nude, and sports.

Photographers featured in the collection include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliott Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, and Helmut Newton, plus new entries from Claude Cahun, Gregory Crewdson, Chris Killip, Shirin Neshat, Cindy Sherman, and Dayanita Singh, among many others. Each image is accompanied by an engaging commentary and a brief biography of the photographer.

250 color illustrations