On Photography
On Photography by Susan Sontag, published by National Geographic Books on October 29, 2019, is a thought-provoking exploration of the multifaceted role of photography in contemporary society. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. Sontag examines the pervasive presence of photographs, from artistic expressions to personal memories, and delves into the complex relationships between photographers and their subjects, as well as the implications of capturing moments in time.
Readers will find a deep analysis of how photographs influence our understanding of reality and memory. The book addresses significant themes such as the power dynamics inherent in photography and the psychological motivations behind our desire to document experiences. Through her essays, Sontag invites contemplation on the impact of photographic images on our perception of the world and ourselves, making this work relevant to those interested in photography, psychology, and the nuances of human experience.
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‘The most original and illuminating study of the subject.’ The New Yorker
Photographs are everywhere. From high art to family albums to legal evidence, they capture and document the world around us. And whether we use them to expose, reveal or remember, they hold an enduring power.
In this essential and revelatory volume, Susan Sontag confronts important questions surrounding the power dynamics between photographer and subject, the blurred boundary between lived events and recreated images, and the desires that lead us to record our lives.
‘Complex and contradictory… one of America’s greatest public intellectuals’ Observer
‘Susan Sontag offers enough food for thought to satisfy the most intellectual of appetites.’ The Times
‘A brilliant analysis of the profound changes photographic images have had in our way of looking at the world, and at ourselves, over the years.’ Washington Post
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