Sebastiao Salgado. Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age | Sebastião Salgado: Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age

Sebastião Salgado: Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age

Sebastião Salgado, 2024

Overview

Sebastião Salgado's seminal photo book, "Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age," offers a profound tribute to manual labor. Published originally in 1993, this work captures the enduring spirit of men and women engaged in demanding physical work, often in the face of harsh conditions. Salgado's powerful images serve as a visual elegy for traditional labor in an increasingly mechanized world. The book presents a global epic, transcending mere photography to affirm the resilience of the human spirit.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in documentary photography and social commentary.
• Individuals fascinated by the history of labor and industrialization.
• Those who appreciate powerful visual narratives of human endurance.

Key features

• Hardback binding
• 400 pages
• ISBN: 9783836596329
• Publisher: Taschen
• Published: 2024
• Dimensions: 340x254 mm