DISPATCH: War Photographs in Print, 1854–2008 examines the production of war photographs, the role of photojournalists, and their collaboration with picture editors in the press. From Roger Fenton’s collodion plate photographs taken during the Crimean War (1853–1856) to Luc Delahaye’s images of the recent conflicts in Afghanistan (2001–present), the photographic representation of war has evolved dramatically in the occidental press over the past 150 years.
By comparing original prints with their reproductions in magazines and exhibiting other media, DISPATCH reveals that taking a shot is only one step in illustrating a war. These photographs, rather than serving as simple windows into the battlefield, were heavily manipulated by the media.
- Editors created visual narratives by cropping, trimming, and laying out photos alongside text to sway public opinion.
- Images were often repurposed across different magazines or newspapers, completely altering the photographer’s original message.
Condition: Like New
Publishing Details
Ryerson Image Centre Edition (2014)
Paperback: 96 pages
Weight: 297 g
Dimensions: 16.5 x .08 x 22.8 cm
PU-DWP-901