Images of world-shaping events--and how the photojournalists got that shot

• 180 breathtaking photographs of current events
• The amazing stories and techniques behind the pictures
• Pictures and advice from top photojournalists around the world

There are many single, striking images that encapsulate an event. Often, though, the photojournalists--who go to dangerous lengths to capture the moment--remain under the radar. The latest in the stunning World’s Top Photographers series honors the world’s leading photojournalists, celebrating work that is gritty, provocative, beautiful, instructive, and often shocking. Incisive interviews with the photographers reveals the stories behind the pictures, their techniques, and their inspiration, giving greater insight into the human journey. From battlefields and civil unrest to documentary images of the finest achievements of mankind, The World’s Top Photographers: Photojournalism brings together a collection of images of the current events that have shaped our times.

About the Author

Andy Steel, a journalist and photographer specializing in sports and photojournalism, has written for several newspapers and magazines, including Professional Photographer, Photography Monthly, and The Guardian. He lives in Essex UK.

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