Alex Webb's 'The Suffering of Light' Monograph Surveys 30 Years of Color Photography

Released on May 31, 2011, 'The Suffering of Light' is a 204-page hardcover monograph that chronicles the career of Alex Webb. This book, which has an ISBN of 9781597111737 and dimensions of 13.2 x 12.2 x 1 inches, includes both well-known and previously unseen photographs from various global locations. A member of Magnum Photos since 1979, Webb, born in San Francisco in 1952, has been a trailblazer in American color photography since the 1970s, merging street photography, photojournalism, and fine art. Spanning three decades, the book highlights places such as Haiti and the Mexican border. Webb has authored over fifteen books, including 'Brooklyn: The City Within' (2019) and 'La Calle: Photographs from Mexico' (2016), and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2007. The context is enriched by contributions from Geoff Dyer, born in 1958, an acclaimed author. Shipping fees are calculated at checkout, with dispatch occurring within three business days.