"Robert Capa was a renowned Hungarian-born American photojournalist and war photographer. He was born on October 22, 1913, in Budapest, Hungary, and his birth name was Endre Ern? Friedmann. Capa is best known for his powerful and iconic images of conflict, particularly his coverage of the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Capa began his career as a photographer in the 1930s, capturing scenes from everyday life in Paris and becoming associated with the emerging genre of photojournalism. He co-founded the Magnum Photos agency in 1947, which became one of the most prominent and influential photography agencies in the world.Capa's work during the Spanish Civil War, where he documented the struggle against Francisco Franco's forces, gained him international recognition. His most famous photograph from this period, The Falling Soldier, captured a Republican soldier at the moment of his death and became an iconic image of war. During World War II, Capa worked as a war correspondent and photographer, covering significant events such as the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. He was the only civilian photographer to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day, capturing intense and intimate images of the conflict. Throughout his career, Capa covered numerous wars and conflicts, including the Chinese Civil War, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the First Indochina War. He had a unique ability to capture the humanity and emotions of individuals caught in the chaos of war, earning him widespread acclaim. Sadly, Robert Capa's life was cut short on May 25, 1954, when he stepped on a landmine while covering the First Indochina War in Vietnam. His contributions to photojournalism and war photography continue to inspire generations of photographers, and his images remain powerful symbols of the human experience in times of conflict.
Measures 6.5 x 9.24

Good condition. No rips, tears, creases.