McCullin, Donald, et al. Interpress-Foto III. Photographs by Donald McCullin of Cyprus and others.

Edited by Wojciech Brzozowsk for International Organization of Journalists. Published by OIJ (Warsaw)/Wydawnictwo Artystyczno-Graficzne, Warszawa, 1966.  Hardcover, very good in cloth with protected chipped dust jacket. Includes Donald McCullin portfolio of Cyprus, pages 7–16, taken during the war there. In 1964, The Observer newspaper sent McCullin to Cyprus to cover the civil war there. It was his first international assignment and his photographs were his first war pictures. McCullin became one of the world's most famous war photographers but is also known for a wide range of other work.  Book includes one photograph of Paris by Willy Ronis. 72 other photographers represented by one or more black-and-white photographs from around the world. 118 pages.  Introduction by Michal Hofman in English, Polish, French, and Russian.  Summary:

Interpress-Foto III (1966) is the third installment of a prestigious photobook series published by the International Organization of Journalists (IOJ). It serves as a curated anthology of the best international press photography from the mid-1960s, primarily reflecting the artistic and journalistic perspectives of the Eastern Bloc and non-aligned nations.

Core Themes and Content

The 1966 edition is characterized by its "Humanist" approach to photojournalism, focusing on:

• Global Conflict: Raw coverage of the Vietnam War, highlighting the civilian toll and the intensity of the struggle from a perspective often critical of Western intervention.

• The Space Race: High-contrast imagery celebrating the technological triumphs of the Soviet and American space programs.

• Daily Life and Labor: A heavy emphasis on the "dignity of the worker," featuring candid portraits of laborers, farmers, and children across the socialist world.

• Social Realism: While the book contains artistic and experimental compositions, the primary goal was to use photography as a tool for social truth and political solidarity.

Historical Significance

Unlike Western annuals like World Press Photo, Interpress-Foto provided a unique platform for photographers from the USSR, East Germany, Cuba, and North Vietnam. It remains a significant historical document for those studying Cold War visual culture and the evolution of the "concerned photographer" movement.