Celebrating the world’s most iconic street photography
- Text by HUCK HQ
The world’s most iconic and recognisable street photography is set to be celebrated in the newly-republished Bystander: A History of Street Photography. The book, written by Joel Meyerowitz and Colin Westerbeck, explores the genre’s history and development; and includes an array of work from the late 19th century to the present day.
Originally published in 1994, the newly revised Bystander examines the effects of the last two decades on the genre. There will be a “a complete re-evaluation of historical material,” and a “new and exclusive discussion of the ongoing rise of digital photography.”
Work from some of the most groundbreaking street photographers of the 21st century is also set to be added, along with the acknowledged masters of the 20th, such as Stieglitz, Strand, Cartier-Bresson, Arbus, Winogrand and Levitt. According to the book’s publishers, Laurence King, the updated version will be available from today (October 16th).
Maciej Dakowicz, Aden, Yemen 2007. Courtesy of Maciej Dakowicz.
Joel Meyerowitz, Paris, 1967. Courtesy of Joel Meyerowitz
Nick Turpin, Artemare, France 2010 Courtesy of Nick Turpin.
Joel Meyerowitz, W. 46 St., New York City, 1976. Courtesy of Joel Meyerowitz.
Joel Meyerowitz, New York, 1971. Courtesy of Joel Meyerowitz
Natan Dvir, Juicy Couture 01, 2008. Courtesy of Natan Dvir.
Noel Camardo, New York, New York, 2002. Courtesy of Noel Camardo.
Ji_í Makovec, Bedford Avenue 2006 Image Courtesy of Ji_í Makovec
Bystander: A History of Street Photography is available now on Laurence King.
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