HUMANS: Photographs That Make You Think

A collection of photographs and essays by Henry Carroll and a diverse group of contemporary photographers explore what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. The first book in the series, "Humans," examines how photographers use visual language to pose honest and confronting questions about our bodies, faith, social structures, and the forces of love and cruelty. Carroll views the photographers as modern-day philosophers, offering a treasure trove of ideas and visual inspiration to cultivate a deeper understanding of who we are and what we think.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Abrams

A captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience in a rapidly evolving world, presented by bestselling author and art writer Henry Carroll, with stunning images by a diverse and innovative group of contemporary photographers.

Dive into the perspectives of a new generation of photographers as they respond to the pressing issues shaping our lives. Through this series of concise yet profound books, Carroll, renowned for his photography writing over the past decade, delves into the underlying ideas behind images, offering personal insights into climate change, race, sexuality, gender, faith, inequality, beauty, power, and our complex relationship with animals and the natural world.

The first installment in the series, HUMANS, unveils how contemporary photographers employ visual language to raise honest and challenging questions about our bodies, the purpose of faith in a world driven by facts, systemic social structures that both confine and enable freedom, and the contrasting forces of unwavering love and utter cruelty.

In this diverse collection of captivating images and insightful text, Carroll views the photographers as modern-day philosophers, innovative thinkers who blend technique, concept, and imagination to provoke meaningful visual reflections on what truly matters. Whether you are a creator or a consumer of images, HUMANS is an immersive and profoundly relevant book that offers a wealth of ideas and visual inspiration, aimed at cultivating a deeper, more personal understanding of who we are, why we are, and what we think.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 128 x 178 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419751455