Truth Needs No Ally: Inside Photojournalism (Paperback)

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From Library Journal

Chapnick offers a substantial overview of photojournalism, including its history, professional responsibilities, and standards of conduct as well as examples of great photographic essays. He also discusses women and minorities in photojournalism, provides information on workshops, awards, and grants available in the field, and offers an abundance of cogent advice to those entering the field. As his title suggests, Chapnick argues for maintaining the highest ethical standards in this critical profession. At a time when we are flooded with the artificial glitz of advertising photography, it is refreshing to find a book that champions the strength of the photograph as document and as agent for positive social change. Essential for all academic libraries, especially those supporting journalism programs; public libraries wishing to provide good, in-depth information about photojournalism will also want to consider this book.
Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, Ill.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

This work explores the history of documentary photography, from the early years of "Life" and "Look" magazines to the more recent explosion of photographic technology. It features anecdotes from the author's own career and covers practical, creative and ethical issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 369 pages
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press (July 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826209556
• ISBN-13: 978-0826209559
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #489,117 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Photojournalist's Bible, October 24, 1998

By	[e-mail] (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Truth Needs No Ally: Inside Photojournalism (Hardcover)

This is the only book any photographer should read. It tells you every kind of career there is in photojournalism and more. Descriptions on how to do everything from selling pictures to agencies to holding on to your self in a world that demands that you change along with it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information, September 18, 2000

By	John William Davis (Washington State, U.S.A) - See all my reviews

This book was fascinating. Howard Chapnick's observations and comments on the world of photojournalism were wonderful to read. Reading it was like sitting down to a dinner conversation with a very smart man. His comments on the craft and business of photojournalism were enlightening. This book is well worth the money.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the bible for photojouranlism students, April 30, 2004

By	"aoisora" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

There are many must-read about photojouanlism. Among these, this should be the first you buy. It leads you to the professional field. It tells you how you can get into the business and what you should know. I cannot find something compete.