Making People Disappear

by Alain Jaubert

Examines the history of the misuse of photographs for propaganda purposes, and explains what techniques are used to alter photographs

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1989

About the author

Alain Jaubert was a writer and journalist, producer and director of television, producer of the magazine Les Arts - France 3 and Oceaniques from 1990 to 1993 and author and director of the series "Palettes" since 1988. On 29 May 1971, he was victim of a "beating" in a police van when he wanted to accompany a person taken to the police station. The case made a great noise considering the personality of the journalist, then working for Le Nouvel Observateur.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Students of propaganda will find this a fascinating subject with a great treatment. For in these matters, reality itself can be altered- the truth will be what we make you think it is.