World Press Photo 2018

by World Press Photo Foundation

* Una selección de la mejor fotografía de prensa del año 2017 presentada en el prestigioso concurso internacional World Press Photo, con un recorrido por los acontecimientos más destacados del año. * Impresionantes fotografías galardonadas según una categoría temática, como personajes, noticias, retratos, deportes y naturaleza, entre otros. * El concurso de 2018 atrajo a participantes de todo el seleccionadas entre 783.044 imágenes tomadas por 4.548 fotógrafos procedentes de 125 países, World Press Photo 18 acerca el periodismo visual a un público global.

Genres: Photography, Art

240 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2018

About the author

The World Press Photo Foundation is a major force in developing and promoting the work of visual journalists and visual storytellers, with a range of activities and initiatives that span the globe.

It was formed in 1955, when a group of Dutch photographers organized a contest to expose their work to international colleagues and exchange knowledge with them. That annual competition has since grown into one of the most prestigious awards in photojournalism and digital storytelling, the exhibition it produces is seen by four million people worldwide each year, and the World Press Photo Foundation has become much more than a contest.

Freedom of expression, freedom of speech and freedom of the press are indispensable, and quality visual journalism is essential for the accurate and independent reporting that makes these freedoms possible. The World Press Photo Foundation work to develop and promote quality visual journalism and visual storytelling because people deserve to see their world and express themselves freely.

Today, when the world, the press and photography itself are undergoing seismic changes - and when visual literacy is more important than ever - the World Press Photo Foundation strive to help visual journalists and storytellers, as well as their audience, understand and respond to these transformations so these freedoms can be secured and creativity can flourish. To help achieve this the foundation partner with a number of international organisations.

Reviews

[Brian Page]

I cannot imagine how a few hundred photographs out of over 73,000 submissions can be deemed by 17 judges to be the “best” photojournalism of the year. However, the winners are very, very, good, of course; and I also cannot imagine anyone bothering to read a review of this book to decide whether or not to get a copy. This annual publication is still the best way to get a look at world-class photojournalism handsomely presented. But with so many excellent images that didn’t make the cut, the question arises as to how best to get a look the next tier of great photographs, or even the next few tiers, when you treasure the printed page over the LCD screen. There’s Paris Match, Geo, Time, and , obviously; but isn’t there room in the industry for a monthly or quarterly publication devoted to & showcasing other outstanding work?