Photojournalism, Fifth Edition: The Professionals' Approach (Paperback)

~ Kenneth Kobre (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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'Every press photographer should own this book, newcomer or old hand. Apart from being a manual for the profession, it's a wonderful source of ideas. Highly recommended.' - Professional Photographer -- Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"If you're into photojournalism - or want to get a foot in the door, then this book may provide some inspiration. It is packed with pictures, both well-known and obscure, complete with explanations, hints and tips...Each page of the paperback raises questions for the reader." -
Holdthefrontpage.co.uk

"Not just for photojournalists, this book is packed with useful information for any photographer who wants to shoot meaningful, saleable people pictures." - Photo Stock Notes

"If photojournalism if your passion, then you really should have a copy of this book on hand. .... This is a must have title if you wish to embark on a career in this exciting field. - Shutterbug

"Each picture in this lavishly illustrated volume comes with a helpful annotation on who took it and where, and goes on to describe how it was taken, almost as a private aside to the main text, like a friendly mentor who has your best interests at heart." - Holdthefrontpage.co.uk

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 5 edition (March 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240806107
• ISBN-13: 978-0240806105
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #193,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Photojournalist's bible, March 17, 2001

By	Louie N. "digger" (Uvalde, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

Just as Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" is considered required reading for any writer, Kobre's "Photojournalism, The Professionals' Approach" is an essential instructional manual for the aspiring or advanced photojournalist.

As a working photographer for almost 20 years, I've owned previous editions of Kobre's book and always make it a point to keep one within reach. I recommend it to anyone interested in photojournalism, especially high school and college students. While filled with detailed photographic theory and principles, the format of the book is very easy to follow and introduces fundamentals and advanced techniques with equal ease.

Perhaps my most-read sections are the chapters on ethics and the responsibilities of the photographer to the community they serve. Society requires a photojournalist to be held accountable for their actions; to be honest and compassionate, yet unflinchingly accurate when reporting the news.

Although the price tag is a bit on the high side, the information Kobre shares is priceless.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost "The One Textbook" for Photojournalism, March 7, 2006

By	Jim Peppler (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews

I have been using Kobre's excellent book as a text for teaching Introductory Photojournalism ever since the first edition; it has always been the best source out there for teaching and has improved with each edition. I consider the current (5th Edition) is be almost "The ONE Textbook" for learning everything you need to know for understanding and practicing Photojournalism. A bit more on layout and design for Picture Stories would make it perfect.
In my full-time job I've been a full-time staff photographer with a large daily newspaper for over 30 years, and still, I come across something new with every reading of this book.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendously useful; a photojournalist's bible, April 4, 2004

By	R.J. Corby (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

I bought this book for a photography class at Temple University, and it now serves as a wonderful guide and mentor toward all aspects of photojournalism. Readings from this book provided much debate and learning experiences for our class.

For photography students, this book is top notch. For photo editors or freelance photographers, this book may serve as a useful guide, especially in the area of ethics when taking and publishing pictures.

This is a valuable book that will remain on my bookshelf until a new edition rolls out. Through the excellence of this book, the author has earned my loyalty for another edition. Highly recommended.