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Fifty Key Writers on Photography – Mark Durden

February 23, 2026 - British / Great Text Book / Writer

 
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A clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium. It provides a succinct overview of writing on photography from a diverse range of disciplines and perspectives and examines the shifting perception of the medium over the course of its 170-year history. Key writers discussed include:

Roland Barthes, Susan Sontag, Jacques Derrida, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Geoffrey Batchen

Fully cross-referenced and in an A-Z format, this is an accessible and engaging introductory guide.

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