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“I would that my photographs might be, not the coverage of a news event, but an indictment of war - the brutal corrupting viciousness of its doing to the minds and bodies of men; and, that my photographs might be a powerful emotional catalyst to the reasoning which would help this vile and criminal stupidity from beginning again.”

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W. Eugene Smith, his photographs and notes

W. Eugene Smith, his photographs and notes is a collection that celebrates the photography of W. Eugene Smith, highlighting his significant contributions to the field. The book features a selection of Smith's iconic images, accompanied by his own insightful notes, providing a deeper understanding of his artistic vision and the stories behind each photograph. more

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W. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith

W. Eugene Smith was an influential American photographer known for his profound documentary photography. His work is renowned for its empathy towards human suffering and its focus on social issues. Smith's contributions to photography have had a lasting impact, and he is widely considered one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. more

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