In Focus
National Geographic Society
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In Focus
by National Geographic Society
Published
October 1, 2004
Publisher
National Geographic
Pages
504
ISBN-13
9780792273639
ISBN-10
079227363X
Description
This collection photographs tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes and words of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. It showcases images never before seen alongside award winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade, from the late 19th century until today. The book opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography. Five chapters follow, each spanning approximately two decades and covering an era in world history and photographic style. The chapters are: Before 1930 (Exploring the power of photography), 1930s-1940s (The Great Depression and World War II), 1950s-1960s (Bright colors and perky smiles), 1970s-1980s (Back to realism), 1990s-Present (Everything is relative). Each of these chapters is a portrait of the world.
Subjects
National Geographic complete photography
In focus
Through the lens
National geographic index, 1947-1963 inclusive
National Geographic image collection
National Geographic Image Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in In Focus?
This edition of In Focus has approximately 504 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read In Focus?
For most readers, In Focus typically takes between 10h 30m and 7h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 126,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 126,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of In Focus?
The estimated word count for In Focus is approximately 126,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of In Focus?
In Focus was written by National Geographic Society.
When was In Focus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.