Ernst Haas

One of the early pioneers of colour photography, Ernst Haas began his photographic career in the 1940s in Vienna, rising to fame following the publication of his photo essay on returning prisoners of war from Russia. This title brings together a selection of his representative images and a bibliography for further reading.

This title in Thames & Hudson's acclaimed Photofile series brings together 67 of Ernst Haas's best photographs. One of the pioneers of colour photography, Ernst Haas (1921–1986) began his photographic career in the 1940s in Vienna, rising to fame following the publication of his photo essay on returning prisoners of war from Russia. In 1951, Haas made his home in New York, and became renowned for his work with motion photography and advertising campaigns for companies such as Marlboro, Chrysler and Volkswagen. Featuring 67 of his most representative images and a bibliography for further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the photographer. The Photofile Series Photofile brings together the best work of the world’s greatest photographers in an attractive, accessible, pocket-sized format. Handsome and collectable, the books are printed to the highest standards. Each one contains over sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography.