298 - STEVE MCCURRY (Philadelphia, United States, 1950).

STEVE MCCURRY (Philadelphia, United States, 1950). “Capturing the Soul,” 2024. Artist’s book comprising an art book with 40 photographs, a book of studies, and an original slipcase. Published by ARTIKA Books, limited to 2,998 copies. Copy XII, one of the first 100 numbered in Roman numerals. Hand-signed by the artist on the colophon page. Photographs printed on Fuji Crystal Archive matte paper. Handcrafted binding. In good condition. Measurements: 29 x 37.8 cm (art book); 29.4 x 38.6 cm (study book); 51 x 35.5 x 7 cm (case). This carefully crafted artist’s edition brings together forty of Steve McCurry’s most iconic photographs, personally selected by the photographer to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of his famous portrait of Sharbat Gula, the Afghan girl. Published by ARTIKA Books in 2024, it offers a journey through his career via images that reflect his unique sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the human condition. The work stands out for the quality of its photographic prints, supervised by McCurry, and for its elaborate, handcrafted presentation. The art book is accompanied by a companion volume featuring personal commentary by the artist, texts by Bonnie McCurry and Antoni Ortí, and a chronology of his career. The set is presented in a large-format slipcase whose cover features a reproduction of the iconic portrait of Sharbat Gula on acrylic. Steve McCurry is one of the leading figures in contemporary photography. A member of the Magnum Photos agency, he achieved international recognition for his photoessays on Afghanistan and for his portrait of Sharbat Gula, which appeared on the cover of *National Geographic* in 1985. Among his numerous awards are the Robert Capa Gold Medal and four World Press Photo awards. His career has been recognized with his induction into the International Photography Hall of Fame and numerous international exhibitions.