Josef Koudelka: Next
- A Visual Biography by Melissa Harris
A comprehensive and deeply engaging visual biography of one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Josef Koudelka: Next presents an unprecedented look at the life and work of Josef Koudelka, whose compelling images—from his early theater photography to his iconic documentation of the Roma and the Soviet invasion of Prague, and onwards through decades of exploration of exile and the human impact on landscape—have defined modern photography. Based on hundreds of hours of interviews with Koudelka himself, as well as conversations with friends, family, and collaborators, this richly illustrated volume traces the evolution of his artistic vision and working process across more than sixty years.
The book features hundreds of photographs, combining biographical and behind-the-scenes images with Koudelka’s most powerful works, all presented in a visually compelling design conceived in close collaboration with the artist and his longtime designer Aleš Najbrt. Copublished by Aperture and Magnum Foundation, Next offers a rare, intimate portrait of a notoriously private creative force.
Inside this book
A definitive, authorized visual biography of Josef Koudelka
Hundreds of photographs spanning his entire career, from the 1950s to the present
Biographical imagery, personal snapshots, and behind-the-scenes content
Insight into Koudelka’s creative process and artistic evolution
Perfect for
Fans of Josef Koudelka and Magnum Photos
Readers who appreciate photography as both art and historical documentation
Students and practitioners of photography, visual arts, and design
Collectors of major photography monographs