The Photographic Uncanny

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The book explores the uncanny nature of photography, highlighting its ability to challenge political and social power structures. It examines how certain photographs, by evoking feelings of unease, critique capitalist and industrial dominance. Spanning from early photography with William Henry Fox Talbot to contemporary works by Bear Allison and Devin Allen, the analysis employs detailed interpretations and modern political and aesthetic theories to reveal how these images reflect and contest societal norms.