Sergio Larrain: Valparaiso Photography Book
Sergio Larrain: Valparaiso is a photography book about the Chilean port city that the Magnum photographer documented throughout his career. Its focus on his early-1960s return to Chile makes it suited to readers interested in Larrain’s work and the city’s changing character.
At a glance
- Centres on Sergio Larrain’s photographs of Valparaiso, a Chilean seaport between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.
- The description gives particular attention to his return to Chile in the early 1960s and his view of the city’s decline alongside its lingering beauty.
- Listed as an English-language, 210-page edition from Thames & Hudson.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A defined subject combines Larrain’s photography with a portrait of Valparaiso’s changing fortunes.
- Customers praise the book’s content and photography, describing the images as masterful.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
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| Publication date | 1 April 2017 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 210 pages |
| Reading age | 13 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 0500544808 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500544808 |
| Dimensions | 24.2 x 17.1 x 2 cm |
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| Weight listed | 748 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of Sergio Larrain, Magnum photography and photojournalism.
- Photography-book collectors and readers interested in Valparaiso or Chile.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general history of Chile or a book focused on photographers other than Sergio Larrain.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback praises the book’s content, with one reader describing it as a book to return to, and speaks positively of the photography. The aggregate ratings are also strongly positive. For readers choosing a photography book about Valparaiso, this feedback supports interest in the images and content, but does not establish their precise selection or presentation.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the content and photography.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It presents Sergio Larrain’s photography of Valparaiso, with the description highlighting his attention to the city after returning to Chile in the early 1960s.
What language and length are listed?
The listing gives English as the language and 210 pages as the print length.
What do customers say about the book?
Customer feedback praises the content and photography. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but ratings alone do not establish which specific features readers valued.
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