Walker Evans (55)

Walker Evans (1903?75) is now considered perhaps the finest documentary photographer ever and his images have had considerable influence on other artists, not just in the field of photography. He is well known for his 1930s work for the Farm Security Administration, documenting the effect of the Great Depression on a section of the rural population. He also took many photographs of shopfronts, billboards and the seemingly inconsequential details of urban life.

This volume - investigating the work of a particular photographer, in this case, Walker Evans - comprises a 4000-word essay by an expert in the field, 55 photographs presented chronologically, each with a commentary, and a biography of the featured photographer.

Photography is the visual medium of the modern world. It pervades our lives and shapes our perceptions. The 55 series is a major new series that launched to wide acclaim this May. 55 paperbacks are beautifully produced pocket-sized books that celebrate all styles and aspects of photography. They feature the world?s most important photographers from the medium?s beginning to the present day and from genres as diverse as art, photojournalism, science, street photography, fashion photography, and travel photography. Each book focuses on an individual landmark figure and features 55 of their key works with critical commentaries.