Customer Review: In the world of combat photography, the name Robert Capa occupies the apex. Having covered four major wars, his photos are not only a testament to his skill with a lens, but also serve as an excellent illustrated record of the 20th century. Aside from being a remarkable photographer, Capa is... more info
Customer Review: An excellent book, well printed, with a lot of photographs. The whole book gives a very good vieuw of the work of Capa. A must for everybody!
Customer Review: I loved this book. It actually made me cry. I had no idea that Robert Capa had an affair with Ingrid Bergman (among others!) and it is brilliantly told. I have read a few of Alex Kershaw's books and the thing I really love about them is that they tell true stories in an exciting way. They really do... more info
Customer Review: Capa is one of the romantic characters of journalism, a free spirit with an insatiable appetite for risk-taking, alcohol, cigarettes and women. That he died at age 40 in the line of duty as a war photographer has only embellished his image. These are the facts we have known about Capa for decades,... more info
Customer Review: This is a beautiful book by one of the great photographers who shot his dramatic photos right at the frontline of wars. His years in Paris, his friendship and photos of the giants of European art and cultur reflects the recognition he received from his contemporaries. His tragic death in Vietnam was... more info
Customer Review: I am neither politically naive and historically ignorant enough . therefore I refused to give any invective to the Franco camp and pay any homage to international volunteers and left camp. However, two reviewers' totally ignorant reviews ,that had nothing to do with the artistic quality of Capa's... more info
Customer Review: Conner's photographs provide glimpses into China that most images or photographers seem to hurry or miss. The clarity of image, the use of B&W, the huge format camera provide the format of a Chinese painting and somehow, the accumulated images give me an impression of China that is vast, exotic,... more info
Customer Review: I was touched by the sensitivity of Capa and how he aproached the subject. He was always risking his life in the front line of a war and he was never afraid for his life. I got very emotional just watching the last shot that he took in the war of Vietnam just before he step on a minetrap! That... more info
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