{"product_id":"9789493416284","title":"Early Gaze: Unseen Photography of the 19th Century","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBerghmans, Tamara; Leonard, Ingrid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHannibal Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book explores Belgium’s early embrace of photography after its 1839 invention, highlighting its role as a hub for innovation, supported by geography, industry, and a wealthy middle class. With numerous nostalgic photographs. Text in English and Dutch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating journey through the development of 19th century photography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarly Gaze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a fascinating insight into the origins and development of photography in nineteenth-century Belgium. At the time, the technology was the wonder of the age. Presenting never-before-published material, the book uncovers hidden stories and perspectives while also revealing a rich array of subjects. It also demonstrates how the ruling class harnessed photography as a potent instrument of identity and control. From intimate portraits to medical experiments, from art photography to the first mugshots, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Gaze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e brings together hundreds of unique images to illuminate how the pioneers of the era sought to capture their world with the camera.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith numerous unique photos by François Braga, Joseph Pelizzaro, Guillaume Claine, Joseph Ernest Buschmann, Edmond Fierlants, and others.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePublished on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition at FOMU – Fotomuseum Antwerp from 24 October 2025 to 1 March 2026.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eText in English and Dutch.","brand":"Hannibal Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46945288356095,"sku":"9789493416284","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9789493416284_s600x595.jpg?v=1776266088","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9789493416284","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}