A New Photo Book Pays a Moving Homage to Anna Atkins with a Contemporary Twist

The year was 1843 when Anna Atkins, a 40-year-old woman photographer, reached the milestone of becoming the first individual to publish a photo book. While the credit for the achievement is often given to William Henry Fox Talbot, the inventor of photography, it was actually Anna who beat him to it by mere weeks.

However, those who know her story will remember how her legacy was recently bought back from oblivion. To honor her legacy, a new photo book offers a contemporary perspective on the traditional art form. Here's why this is a must-have for lense-less photography enthusiasts. .

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2025-2-2 11:00

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