Using more than three hundred works by such master photographers as Talbot, Hill & Adamson, O'Sullivan, Cameron, Atget, Emmerson, Stieeglitz, Strand, Weston, Lange, Evans, Adams, Brassaï, Cartier-Bresson, Callahan, Frank, and Arbus, the author presents a fascinating, comprehensive study of the significant trends and developments in the medium since the first photographs were made in 1839. 320 pp.; 287 illus. Published in 1982 and edited by Beaumont Newhall, this rare book from MoMA Publications is available in extremely limited quantities. Each book from this special selection has been stored for decades in MoMA’s warehouse. MoMA’s award-winning publications program has been an integral part of the Museum’s mission since its founding in 1929. These exhibition- and collection-related titles are renowned for their high production values. Please note that the cover photo is for reference only and does not reflect the actual condition of the book being sold.