Photojournalism & Essays: Top 10 Best Books

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Discover the Best Books on Photojournalism & Essays

Photojournalism and essay photography books provide a unique window into the world, capturing moments and stories with profound depth and emotion. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a professional, or simply someone who appreciates visual storytelling, these books offer a wealth of inspiration and insight. In this list, we rank the top 10 books in the photojournalism and essays genre, each a testament to the power of the photographic narrative.

By: Alex Mason

SaleBestseller No. 1
Time Eyewitness: 150 Years of Photojournalism
  • historical
  • rare pictures
  • world wars
  • Hardcover Book
  • Time-Life Books Richard Lacayo (Author)
Bestseller No. 2
Photojournalism Guidebook: A Visual Storytelling Notebook
  • Tomas, Lars (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 106 Pages – 04/12/2022 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
Spina Americana
  • Hardcover Book
  • Sharum, Richard (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 208 Pages – 11/26/2024 (Publication Date) – GOST Books (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 4
David Levi Strauss: Between the Eyes: Essays on Photography and Politics
  • Strauss, David Levi (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 207 Pages – 05/31/2012 (Publication Date) – Aperture (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 5
Vanity Fair 100 Years: From the Jazz Age to Our Age
  • Hardcover Book
  • Carter, Graydon (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 456 Pages – 10/15/2013 (Publication Date) – Harry N. Abrams (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 6
Danny Lyon: American Blood: Selected Writings 1961-2020
  • Hardcover Book
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 396 Pages – 02/02/2021 (Publication Date) – Karma Books, New York (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 7
This Brilliant Darkness: A Book of Strangers
  • Sharlet, Jeff (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 336 Pages – 03/05/2024 (Publication Date) – W. W. Norton & Company (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 8
Pillar to Post
  • Hardcover Book
  • Wright, Sam (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 128 Pages – 11/05/2024 (Publication Date) – GOST Books (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 9
David Hume Kennerly On the iPhone: Secrets and Tips from a Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer
  • Kennerly, David Hume (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 192 Pages – 10/14/2014 (Publication Date) – GOFF BOOKS (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 10
Venice Deserted (Jonglez photo books)
  • Hardcover Book
  • Carton, Danielle & Luc (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 208 Pages – 04/07/2021 (Publication Date) – Jonglez Publishing (Publisher)

These top 10 photojournalism and essay books are more than just collections of images; they are narratives that tell powerful stories. Each book offers a unique perspective, capturing moments that inspire, provoke, and move us. Add these masterpieces to your collection and immerse yourself in the world of photographic storytelling.

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