About “On Photography”
On Photography is a 1977 collection of essays by Susan Sontag. The essays were originally published between 1973 and 1977 in the New York Review of Books. In the book, Sontag examines the history and role of photography in capitalist societies during the 1970s. She analyzes various examples of modern photography, including a comparison between the work of Diane Arbus and Depression-era documentary photography produced by the Farm Security Administration.
Book details
- Published
- 1977
- Latest edition
- 2025 · ISBN 9781250374745
- ISBN
- 9781250374745
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | On Photography | 2025 | 9781250374745 | Buy on Amazon |
| On Photography | 2014 | 9780241197547 | Buy on Amazon | |
| On Photography | 2011 | 9781429957113 | Buy on Amazon | |
| On Photography | 2009 | 9780141035789 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | On photography | 2005 | 9780795326998 | Buy on Amazon |
| | On Photography | 2001 | 9780312420093 | Buy on Amazon |
 | On photography | 1990 | 0385267061 | Buy on Amazon |
| On photography | 1989 | 0374521131 | Buy on Amazon | |
| On photography | 1979 | 0140053972 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | On Photography | 1978 | 9780713911282 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is On Photography?
On Photography by Susan Sontag has 224 pages.
