120 incredible moving photographs that reveal the power of photography Curated by leading
gallerist Peter Fetterman There are very few books about photography that achieve the status
of essential reference maybe even seminal. Well I believe this is one of them. Enjoy it! -
Gilles Decamps The Eye of Photography ...the book itself will surely go down as one of the
most vivid visual documents of what were arguably the most transformative one-hundred years in
human history. - Ken Scrudato BlackBook These photographs encapsulate the range of images that
capture Fetterman's imagination from anonymous photographs to iconic masterworks all with an
underlying humanist spirit.-photograph When I photograph I project what I'm not. What I would
like to be. - Lillian Bassman What makes the book so enjoyable is the same as the email: It is
one great image after another with personal commentary. - Tom Teicholz Forbes Although many
of the images have standalone intensity it is Peter's direct encounters with the artists
themselves that allow us to see them in a new light. - Eva Clifford WhyNow The power of
photography lies in its ability to ignite emotions across barriers of language and culture.
This selection of iconic images compiled by pioneering collector and gallerist Peter Fetterman
celebrates the photograph's unique capacity for sensibility. Peter has been championing the
photographic arts for over 30 years. He runs what is arguably the most important commercial
photography gallery in the world. During the long months of lockdown Peter 'exhibited' one
photograph per day accompanied by inspirational text quotes and poetry. This digital
collection struck a chord with followers from around the world. The Power of Photography
presents 120 outstanding images from the series along with Peter's insightful words. This
carefully curated selection offers an inspiring overview of the medium while paying homage to
masters of the art. From the bizarre Boschian fantasies of Melvin Sokolsky to the haunting
humanity of Ansel Adams's family portraits from Miho Kajioka's interpretation of traditional
Japanese aesthetics of to the joyful everyday scenes of Evelyn Hofer from rare interior shots
by famed nude photographer Ruth Bernhard to Bruce Davidson's wistful depiction of young men
playing ballgames on a street this book gathers some of the most unique and heartening
photographs from the 20th century. Each image is a time capsule offering us a glimpse into
days gone past. Yet each photograph also speaks of tranquillity peace and hope for the
future.
