-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