From Kashmir to Kabul - The Photographs of John Burke and William Baker 1860-1900

Until now, no one has been able to piece together their remarkable careers. From illegitimate children to platinum prints, this book unravels the evidence to locate Burke and Baker in the fabric of their times. A decade of research across Pakistan and in western archives has led to one of the most complete portraits of the Rai photographers. The Burke and Baker story tells of the rise of photography and Himalayan hill-stations like Murree - perched on the border of Kashmir - where they had their main studio. Kashmir is where Burke, Baker and most Raj photographers shot their best photographs for hotly contested competitions across India.

About the author

Jan Burke, Gewinnerin u. a. des "Edgar Award" und des "Macavity Award", lebt mit ihrem Mann in Seal Beach, Kalifornien.

Product details

• Assisted by: William Baker (Photographs), John Burke (Photographs)
• Publisher: Prestel
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• EAN: 9783791327860
• ISBN: 978-3-7913-2786-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Weight: 1175 g
• Illustrations: w. 136 photographs.
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking; Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Photo art