The Camera at War : 170 years of weaponizing photography
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1781579652
ISBN-13
9781781579657
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint
Ilex
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 23rd, 2025
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
1,450 grams
Dimensions
29.80 x 23.70 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification:
Photographic reportagePhotojournalism and documentary photography
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Drawing on an incredible archive of historic and contemporary imagery, former Imperial War Museum photo curator Hilary Roberts charts over 170 years of photographic manipulation in the causes of national morale, subterfuge and control of the winning narrative.
Drawing on an incredible archive of historic and contemporary imagery, former Imperial War Museum photo curator Hilary Roberts charts over 170 years of photographic manipulation in the causes of national morale, subterfuge and control of the winning narrative.
It is said that the camera never lies. But in the arena of war photography, its truth is subject to extreme distortion.
Drawing on an incredible archive of historic and contemporary imagery, former Imperial War Museum photo curator Hilary Roberts charts over 170 years of photographic manipulation in the causes of national morale, subterfuge and control of the winning narrative.
From the American civil war to the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, this book delves into the to the practices of both professional and amateur conflict photographers - exploring the hows and whys of image distortion. By examining the consequences, Hilary also contemplates their enduring impact on our understanding of history, providing a nuanced perspective on the intricate interplay between images, truth, and the complexities of war.
It is said that the camera never lies. But in the arena of war photography, its truth is subject to extreme distortion.
Drawing on an incredible archive of historic and contemporary imagery, former Imperial War Museum photo curator Hilary Roberts charts over 170 years of photographic manipulation in the causes of national morale, subterfuge and control of the winning narrative.
From the American civil war to the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, this book delves into the to the practices of both professional and amateur conflict photographers - exploring the hows and whys of image distortion. By examining the consequences, Hilary also contemplates their enduring impact on our understanding of history, providing a nuanced perspective on the intricate interplay between images, truth, and the complexities of war.
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