The Photographer: Portraits of Twenty-Five Masters

In this tribute to contemporary photography, authors Gérard Rancinan and Caroline Gaudriault present twenty-five portraits of the most important practitioners of the photographic medium today. A renowned photographer himself, Rancinan travelled the world to capture each subject in the surroundings of their choice and, in parallel, journalist Gaudriault interviewed them about their work and the legacy they will leave to the world. Subjects include world-renowned artists such as Elliott Erwitt, Annie Leibovitz, David Lachapelle, Nan Goldin, Martin Parr, Pierre et Gilles, Peter Lindbergh, Oliviero Toscani, Eikoh Hosoe, Sebastiao Salgado and Reza. Accompanying each portrait by Rancinan are images taken and chosen by the photographers themselves, selected to represent their work and illustrate their interview. As a result, The Photographer showcases examples of the very best contemporary work, including portraiture, photojournalism, nudes, paparazzi, fine art and fashion.

Gérard Rancinan was born in France and today travels the world as a freelance photographer. His work has appeared in the world’s most prestigious magazines and has won multiple international awards, including the World Press. Caroline Gaudriault has worked as a correspondent in Sydney, Australia, as well as on a range of projects for international magazines and created her own press agency.