Canada. Contemporary Canadian Photography from the Collection of the National Film Board. Foreword by Hugh MacLennan. Introduction by Martha Langford.

Hurting, 1984.  176 pages. Hardcover, fine, with very good protected dust jacket that has a short tear on rear bottom panel, a bit of edge wear, and crease on back inner flap corner at bottom. Summary: Contemporary Canadian Photographers from the Collection of the National Film Board presents a curated overview of Canada’s modern photographic landscape, highlighting the diversity of styles, subjects, and artistic approaches found within the National Film Board’s collection. The book showcases photographers who explore themes such as identity, landscape, social change, and everyday life, reflecting Canada’s cultural and geographic complexity. Through carefully selected images and contextual commentary, the volume emphasizes photography’s role as both an artistic practice and a documentary tool, revealing how Canadian photographers respond to their environments and historical moments. Overall, the book serves as a visual record of contemporary Canadian perspectives and the evolving role of photography in national storytelling.  Photographers include:  George Hunter; Sam Tata; Michel Lambeth; Barbara Astman; Richard Harrington; Kryn Taconis; Marcel Cognac; John de Visser; Yousuf Karsh; Tom Gibson; Ted Grant; Lutz Dille; Judith Ellington; Chris Lund; V.K. Anthony; Hiro Miyamatsu; B.A. King; Boris Spremo; John Reeves; John Flanders; Richard Pierre; Larry Weissman; Alison Rossiter; Michael Semak; Michel Saint-Jean; Ronald Labelle; Louise Turner; Robert Bourdeau; Michael Torosian;  et al.