Steve McCurry is one of the most iconic figures in contemporary photography, with scores of magazine covers, more than a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. His work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary realities - yet always retains the human element. A member of Magnum Photos, McCurry has been recognized with the Robert Capa Gold Medal and National Press Photographers Award. Paul Theroux is an acclaimed American travel writer and novelist, author of The Great Railway Bazaar and the prize-winning novel The Mosquito Coast.
One of the world's most accomplished photographers takes a moment to appreciate the quite contemplation of reading. -PrivatAir In the hands of McCurry it's something that becomes beautiful and wonderfully aesthetic. -Amateur Photographer McCurry's photographs show the absorbing power of losing oneself to the written word in any situation. -The Guardian, Travel Here's a self-reflexive book for you... captures the joy of picking up a book. -The Independent [A] beautiful, humanizing look at readers across the globe. -Fast Company's Co.Design A babushka in her kitchen in Russia; a man in Rome selling pictures out of his car, two monks in a temple in Cambodia; a guy on the NY subway; a kid on the street in Myanmar - all doing one thing: reading. -Cara Inspirational and just plain beautiful... Would make a great Christmas gift, with appeal to non-photographers and photographers alike. -Professional Photography