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Cecil Beaton – War Photographs 1939-45 – First Edition 1981
£75.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘War Photographs’ published by Imperial War Museum and Jane’s in 1981. A fine book in like clipped wrapper.
The book captures the early years of World War II with elegance and emotional clarity. Commissioned by the British Ministry of Information, Beaton documented bomb-damaged cities, civilian resilience, and military life. His portraits and reportage blended artistic composition with stark realism, helping shape public perception of the war. These images revealed both the beauty and vulnerability of ordinary people under siege, establishing Beaton as one of Britain’s most influential wartime photographers.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘War Photographs’ published by Imperial War Museum and Jane’s in 1981. A fine book in like clipped wrapper.
The book captures the early years of World War II with elegance and emotional clarity. Commissioned by the British Ministry of Information, Beaton documented bomb-damaged cities, civilian resilience, and military life. His portraits and reportage blended artistic composition with stark realism, helping shape public perception of the war. These images revealed both the beauty and vulnerability of ordinary people under siege, establishing Beaton as one of Britain’s most influential wartime photographers.
