Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes
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Barthes' investigation into the meaning of photography is a seminal work of twentieth-century critical theory that continues to reverberate decades later
Examining themes of presence and absence, these reflections on photography begin as an investigation into the nature of photographs — their content, their pull on the viewer, their intimacy. Then, as Barthes contemplates a photograph of his mother as a child, the book becomes an exposition of grief, the bonds between mother and child, and the way our cognisance of death informs the way we live, the way we see, and the way we love. Strikingly personal, yet one of the most important early academic works on photography, Camera Lucida remains essential reading for anyone interested in the power of images.
'Effortlessly, as if in passing, his reflections on photography raise questions and doubts which will permanently affect the vision of the reader.' – The Guardian
A Vintage Design Edition, with fold-out cover and stunning photography throughout
160 pp. paperback
13.2 x 1.5 x 19.6cm
Published March 2020 by Vintage Random House