The first monograph on American Magnum photographer Steve McCurry (b.1950), which covers all facets of his work

McCurry's photographs capture human experience in the best documentary tradition and transcend boundaries of language and culture; he has also covered many areas of international conflict from the Iran-Iraq War and Beirut to the Gulf War

Universally recognized for his evocative colour photography, McCurry's memorable images are known to many through his work for National Geographic magazine

Documents the development of McCurry's photography through 55 chronologically presented photographs

Introductory essay and picture-by-picture commentary text by Anthony Bannon situates McCurry's life and work within the history of photography