Goran Tomasevic

This is the first book to present the outstanding work of Goran Tomasevic, which he photographed in almost all conflict zones of the world over 20 years for the renowned Reuters agency. Goran Tomasevic is one of the most award-winning photographers in the world: Four times ‘Reuters Photographer of the Year’, World Press Photo Award, ‘China International Press Photo of the Year’, POYi, SOPA Award of Excellence for News Photography, London Frontline Club Award, Days Japan Award, Pulitzer Prize in 2019• Goran Tomaševic is a living legend, a master of the art of photography who follows in the footsteps of Robert Capa and James Nachtwey“Tomasevic’s images sear themselves into your consciousness. I have never seen such powerful imagery that not only captures the horror of war itself but also its heartrending impact on innocent civilians, on our sense of our own humanity. But they do much more than that. They have an iconic quality as if created with a painter’s eye for detail, composition and contrast.“ – John Green, Morning Star „This powerful, terrible book conveys a Dantesque vision of our humanity. Admiration for Goran Tomasevic, a wonderful Caravaggio of photography!“ – Francis Kochert, Académie nationale de Metz Goran Tomasevic is a living legend. Not only has he survived for 30 years in crisis zones, but he has mastered the supreme art of photography, interpreting the world in a humanistic way, following in the footsteps of Robert Capa and James Nachtwey. This powerful, terrifying book conveys a Dantesque vision of our humanity. Current circumstances lead us to believe that this madness will go on and on. Goran is just 13 years old when his father gives him his first camera – an ancient FED 5V. And with it, his life begins to become a constant adventure, described in the 444 pages of this book. The quality of his reportage and the power of his images enabled him to join the Reuters agency in 1996 and, over the next 20 years, to become one of the most awarded photographers in the world. His work can be called a photographic synthesis of the arts, an eminent contribution to the great path of photo reportage and an indispensable history of the last 30 years. Goran Tomasevic’s credo: „If you want to present the facts authentically, you have to be where they are. That’s the challenge.“ Text in English, German, and French.

Editorial Reviews

This monograph offers vivid explanatory captions, but there is little additional text to distract from the powerful images that put a human face on conflict.
– 2023 Photography Annual