Hal Buell served as the director of photography for the Associated Press, overseeing the visual storytelling of countless significant events. He is also the author of two notable books, including one that explores Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs and another that delves into the work of war photographer Joe Rosenthal. Buell's career has provided him with a unique perspective on the power of a single image to capture history and evoke profound emotion. His contributions underscore the critical role photojournalism plays in documenting our world.
The most arresting photographic images in our history-all the way up to the World Trade Center tragedy and the 2002 war in Afghanistan-come to life in this complete compilation of Pulitzer Prize-winning news and feature photos, along with the stories behind them
More than 500 prize-winning photos offer a year-by-year, dramatically visual chronicle of the times. Each beautifully reproduced image is accompanied by key information on how the shot was taken and the stunning story behind it, as told to author Hal Buell by the photographers.
An Illustrated biography about AP photographer Nick Ut, best-known for his iconic "Napalm Girl" image, whose career at The Associated Press spanned more than 51 years. Written by a former head of AP's photography department who was present when Ut's riveting photograph was first transmitted from Vietnam to New York City and recalls that historic moment in great detail. Featuring more than 100 photos from the AP archives and Ut's personal collection, "From Hell to Hollywood" covers Ut's incredible life from his humble beginnings until his celebrated retirement. Included is a Foreword by CBS' Bob Schieffer and an Afterword by former AP War Correspondent Peter Arnett.