Photography Books. The Photobook: A History, Volume I by Martin Parr & Gerry Badger.

Phaidon, 2004. 1st edition. 320 pages. Fine weighty hardcover with fine protected dust jacket. Covers more than 200 books with 320 illustrations and elucidating, highly readable text.  An essential reference for important photo books published between 1843 and 1996 in the United States, Europe, and Japan.  While well known books are included, the reader will also find many rarely discussed titles worthy of a connoisseur's attention.