Table of Contents

Foreword. Introduction. A brief history of photography: The importance of historical context; 1500-1899: The early development of photography; Key developments of the twentieth century; 1900-1920; The 1920s; The 1930s; The 1940s; The 1950s; The 1960s; The 1970s; The 1980s; The 1990s (and beyond). Profiled photographers. Structuring your collection: Approaches to curating; Biographical collections; Historical collections; Technical collections; Thematic collections; Stylistic collections; Contemporary inventions. Practical advice on building a photographic collection: Practical concerns; Purchasing a print; Commercial galleries; Auction houses; Photography fairs; Direct outlets; The value of a print; Managing a collection; Protecting prints; Conservation. Curating a collection: The photographer; The art advisor; The Photographers' Gallery, London; The Gitterman Gallery, New York; The Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York. Appendix: Galleries and dealers; Photography fairs. festivals and events; Auction houses; Further resources. Glossary. Picture credits. Index. Acknowledgements.

About the Author

is an artist and writer. She contributes to a number of publications, including Next Level and Image Magazine, and is a regular columnist in London Independent Photography.