McCULLIN (Donald). - Lot 210

McCULLIN (Donald). Donald McCullin. Los Grandes Fotógrafos series, No. 41. Barcelona, Ediciones Orbis / Fabbri, n.d. (late 1980s). In-4, illustrated paperback. A volume in the renowned Los Grandes Fotógrafos series, dedicated to the great masters of 20th-century photography, featuring British photojournalist Donald McCullin, one of the leading figures in contemporary war photography. The book traces the various stages of his career through a selection of his most famous images: the conflicts in Cyprus, Vietnam, Biafra, Lebanon, and Cambodia, as well as his photoessays on London’s working-class neighborhoods, British landscapes, and portraits—all of which have established McCullin as one of the greatest chroniclers of the human tragedies of the second half of the 20th century. The images highlight the graphic power of his black-and-white photography, characterized by deep contrasts, a remarkable mastery of light, and exceptional emotional intensity. His work goes far beyond mere photojournalism to attain a truly humanistic dimension, making each photograph a testament to suffering, dignity, and the human condition. This richly illustrated edition provides an excellent overview of his work and offers a representative panorama of one of the most influential photographers in modern photojournalism. Condition: Good copy.