Love

by Ferdinand Protzman

Universally desired and uniquely experienced, love finds expression in every land and culture. This enchanting new book celebrates the depth and diversity of love—at many moments in history, and at every human age—in an exquisite collection of photographs from National Geographic’s famous archives and beyond. Each picture tells a tantalizing story and captures an intimate, unforgettable glimpse of love’s many facets, from courtship to friendship to charity and more.

As life-affirming and surprising as its namesake, the book is a beautiful keepsake for lovers and a must-have for all who admire classic photography. Masters of the art, such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliott Erwitt, August Sander, Mary Ellen Mark, Eugene Richards, and William Allard, are among those who have traveled the globe to capture love’s nuances. Showcasing evocative black-and-white portraits and gorgeous color images, Love follows in the tradition of bestselling photography titles including Work, Through the Lens, In Focus, and Wide Angle.

More satisfying than candy and more affordable than a bouquet of flowers, Love is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, weddings, birthdays—and every occasion for gifts between those who love.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Art, Love

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 8, 2008

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Including a book of photographs is sort of a cheat...but there are essays!

[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

While there are a couple of gems in this book, overall discussion on love in four parts (Yesterday, In Public, In Private and Tomorrow) isn't exactly thought-provoking. It's perfect as a coffee table book though.

[Jos Deroo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intimate pictures of love.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really savored this book. I enjoyed the narrative and actually read every word, and the selected pictures covered a broad range of subjects and styles, while beautifully expressing the theme of love. I smiled a lot while reading this.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the stories more than most of the pictures - Honestly, I see better photos on Instagram & Tumblr. (Admittedly, I probably don't have an eye for good photography) BUT, I love it as a coffee table book and am thankful to my sister for gifting it to me :)

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some stand out photographs but over all I felt there was some spark missing from the majority of the works presented.

[CikguKaykayAlkhair · Rating 2 out of 5]

i just like to see pictures

[Angi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such breath-takingly beautiful photographs, made my heart ache.