The many ways photography became a factor in first “great war”
The Great War—The Persuasive Power of Photography
Edited By Ann Thomas / Text by Ann Thomas & Anthony Petiteau
Hardcover, 142 pages $45 (Abrams)
The first “great war” was a turning point for many things, and one of them was the use of photography, as both and Allied forces and their enemies employed the technology to spy, strategize, communicate, commemorate, manipulate, stir up public support for the cause, and record events for posterity. This collection of images, along with a well-researched historical narrative about the many ways photography factored into both sides of the conflict, both on the battlefields and at home, is a fascinating look at how “media” shaped the world’s perception of events long before 24-hour news came along.
—Neil Pond, American Profile Magazine
The Media Tourist 