
Best photography books 2020
February 19, 2020
The best photography books chosen by Martin Parr and the Amateur Photographer team. A wide range of genres, with photography to inspire and inform
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Our in-depth reviews of the latest photography books, covering everything from landscape and travel photography, to portraiture and street photography. We also take a look at books from photographers that have had a real impact, exploring their careers and portfolios.
If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at our round up of the best photography books selected by Martin Parr, the best photography books selected by us, or take a look at photography books featuring the works of Fred Herzog, William Eggleston or Cindy Sherman.
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The best photography books chosen by Martin Parr and the Amateur Photographer team. A wide range of genres, with photography to inspire and inform
This book proves that you don’t always need to travel long distanced for stunning wildlife photography, as Amy Davies finds out
A heartbreaking book that raises awareness of the serious threat to wildlife from illegal poaching
This book encapsulates the dedicated patience required for skilful street photography, as Amy Davies discovers
This engrossing study of how a formerly feudal society embraced photography in the 19th century is a must-read, says Geoff Harris
From personal projects to epic retrospectives, there have been some incredible books launched in the past 12 months. We bring you some of our favourite page-turners from 2017
Waiting for Buddy Guy, the story of a young blues obsessive's pilgrimage to Chicago in the late 70s is onsale now, with some great shots of legendary performers. We caught up with author and photographer Alan Harper for a chat about this pivotal time in blues history...
In '1994', we find Pieter Hugo taking a quieter, though no less meaningful, approach to his photography, with a series of portraits of children - two are Hugo’s own children, the rest native to Rwanda
It's likely you've seen Anne Geddes' work in some capacity. It could be through the 18 million books or 13 million calendars she's sold to date, or potentially it could be that you've seen the echoes of her work throughout the unparalleled influence that’s peppered the burgeoning genre of baby photography
In February, Chinese photographer Ren Hang, at just 29, took his own life. His battle with depression was well documented, more often than not by the photographer himself, as his final book reveals
In 2013, Howie and Laurel Borowick were undergoing parallel treatments for stage-four cancer. Howie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Witnessing all this was their daughter, Nancy, a documentary and photojournalism graduate
In this volume, photographer Peter Dench sits down, and often drinks, with some of Britain’s top photographers. Geoff Harris takes a look
A young Stephen Shore was at the right place and right time to document the goings on at Andy Warhol’s seminal Factory. Oliver Atwell enjoys the ride
We speak to photojournalist and Olympus Visionary, Peter Dench, about his new book, The Dench Dozen, which offers an insight into the lives of twelve key British photographers
In J Henry Fair's book we see the visual consequences of processes, such as oil extraction - we review his latest effort
Confrontational street photographer, Dougie Wallace, turns his attention to the extravagance of London's Knightsbridge. We check out his latest collection of shots
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in a bureaucratic quandary. Oliver Atwell gets a fascinating glimpse into the past
Wildlife photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott showcase the best of nature. Oliver Atwell uncovers a stark warning amid the beauty
Photographer Fred Herzog releases a volume that reminds audiences just how pioneering his colour work was. Oliver Atwell takes a look
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