On‎ Photography by Susan Sontag 1978 Hardcover FSG Art Criticism Philosophy Book

Susan Sontag's seminal work, On Photography, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This 1978 third printing hardback edition explores the aesthetic and moral problems raised by the presence and authority of the photographed image. A cornerstone of art criticism, the text remains a vital examination of how we view the world through the lens. The volume features a black cloth binding under a gray dust jacket with classic cover art. Note that the dust jacket shows significant wear, including tears and chipping along the edges, though the internal pages remain clean and the binding is secure.