--- product_id: 161408743 title: "Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography" price: "VT22845" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/161408743-magnum-streetwise-the-ultimate-collection-of-street-photography store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography **Price:** VT22845 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography - **How much does it cost?** VT22845 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/161408743-magnum-streetwise-the-ultimate-collection-of-street-photography) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography : McLaren, Stephen: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: A Magnum opus? - My groanworthy title doesn't do this book justice. It really is an interesting book even if many of the pictures aren't technically fantastic. I make that judgement not because I'm especially good at street photography although it is a passion of mine, but because I've seen over the years a great deal of street photography done by big names and unknowns alike, and so much of the best in the genre comes down to setting, era, people, quirks, and only finally awesome technical skills! The settings in here are almost always interesting, and sometimes photographed with genuine "everyday drama" in the lighting or the way the shots are composed. The best street photos convey a heightened reality in which the guru photographer's reading of the moment always makes the decisive difference. Sometimes that reality is drama, sometimes bleakness or a sense of disconnection, sometimes just strangeness, but the better street photographers always seem to have that knack for seeing the moment just before it arrives. I was always a bit surprised that Tony Ray-Jones never made it into Magnum's hallowed halls, this book would have been the better for a few of his images and notes! But the big and best names are all here, with enough text to give a small taste of the photographer and his works, at least, those included in the book. It is organised by photographer and after a half page or so of introduction, we get into their images and indeed that's what the majority of the book is, images at a decent size that are often extremely immersive even if often they're monochrome and filled with people all living in their era. I think this is what works about this book, at lest as I see it. The mono images reduce everything to line and form, light and shade in composition and no distracting colours for the most part, and the settings from a past time - even if only recently past - are fantastic mainly because they are gone and won't return exactly in the same way. It's a book of lost moments salvaged by the camera. Colour images also have their part here, colour lending them a familiarity that adds and takes away dimensions of the shots. There are quite a few photos in here that at this moment do nothing for me, but the majority are worth coming back to time and again. In a few months time a different subset will leave me cold, and something new will be seen in a picture I overlooked. In this age where everybody has a camera and the opportunity to take a great photo even without the ability there are probably a far larger number of truly great street images out there to be seen. A million monkeys at typewriters will sometimes accidentally make a compelling sentence, worthy of quoting (maybe one will be me, someday). So while this is Magnum's space specifically, it will always be worth supplementing it with other books. Still a great book that I can return to and see something new. Review: Plenty here of interest for all those interested in photography. - Stimulating photographs from lots of great photographers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 46,194 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 9 in Street Photography 42 in Museums & Art Collections 65 in Photography Collections & Exhibitions | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (480) | | Dimensions | 24.9 x 19.7 x 3.3 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0500545073 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0500545072 | | Item weight | 1.52 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | 10 Oct. 2019 | | Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd | ## Images ![Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dUuwsOQhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Magnum opus? *by R***D on 10 December 2019* My groanworthy title doesn't do this book justice. It really is an interesting book even if many of the pictures aren't technically fantastic. I make that judgement not because I'm especially good at street photography although it is a passion of mine, but because I've seen over the years a great deal of street photography done by big names and unknowns alike, and so much of the best in the genre comes down to setting, era, people, quirks, and only finally awesome technical skills! The settings in here are almost always interesting, and sometimes photographed with genuine "everyday drama" in the lighting or the way the shots are composed. The best street photos convey a heightened reality in which the guru photographer's reading of the moment always makes the decisive difference. Sometimes that reality is drama, sometimes bleakness or a sense of disconnection, sometimes just strangeness, but the better street photographers always seem to have that knack for seeing the moment just before it arrives. I was always a bit surprised that Tony Ray-Jones never made it into Magnum's hallowed halls, this book would have been the better for a few of his images and notes! But the big and best names are all here, with enough text to give a small taste of the photographer and his works, at least, those included in the book. It is organised by photographer and after a half page or so of introduction, we get into their images and indeed that's what the majority of the book is, images at a decent size that are often extremely immersive even if often they're monochrome and filled with people all living in their era. I think this is what works about this book, at lest as I see it. The mono images reduce everything to line and form, light and shade in composition and no distracting colours for the most part, and the settings from a past time - even if only recently past - are fantastic mainly because they are gone and won't return exactly in the same way. It's a book of lost moments salvaged by the camera. Colour images also have their part here, colour lending them a familiarity that adds and takes away dimensions of the shots. There are quite a few photos in here that at this moment do nothing for me, but the majority are worth coming back to time and again. In a few months time a different subset will leave me cold, and something new will be seen in a picture I overlooked. In this age where everybody has a camera and the opportunity to take a great photo even without the ability there are probably a far larger number of truly great street images out there to be seen. A million monkeys at typewriters will sometimes accidentally make a compelling sentence, worthy of quoting (maybe one will be me, someday). So while this is Magnum's space specifically, it will always be worth supplementing it with other books. Still a great book that I can return to and see something new. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plenty here of interest for all those interested in photography. *by P***R on 3 December 2025* Stimulating photographs from lots of great photographers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great collection *by D***G on 27 November 2025* A super compilation of photographs by great photographers ## Frequently Bought Together - Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography - Joel Meyerowitz: How I Make Photographs (Masters of Photography) - Find Your Frame: A Street Photography Masterclass --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/161408743-magnum-streetwise-the-ultimate-collection-of-street-photography](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/161408743-magnum-streetwise-the-ultimate-collection-of-street-photography) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*