Magnum Photos

Book - The Suffering of Light 

Alex Webb 

The Suffering of Light is the first comprehensive monograph charting the career of acclaimed American photographer Alex Webb. Gathering some of his most iconic images, many of which were taken in the far corners of the earth, this exquisite book brings a fresh perspective to his extensive catalog.

Recognized as a pioneer of American color photography, since the 1970s, Webb has consistently created photographs characterized by intense color and light. His work, with its richly layered and complex composition, touches on multiple genres, including street photography, photojournalism, and fine art,... 

Alex Webb 1979

USA. San Ysidro, California. 1979. Mexicans arrested while trying... 

Alex Webb 1979

MEXICO. Boquillas (Border). 1979. Jumping. 

Alex Webb 1979

GRENADA. 1979. Cafe. 

Alex Webb 1979

Port-au-Prince. 1979.
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Alex Webb 1979

GRENADA. Gouyave. Bar. 1979. 

Alex Webb 1980

UGANDA. Kampala. 1980. 

Alex Webb 1980

Santo Domingo. 1980.

Alex Webb 1981

INDIA. Bombay. 1981. 

Alex Webb 1981

USA. Texas. Dallas. 1981. 

Alex Webb 1983

USA. New York City. 1983. Coney Island.

Alex Webb 1982

USA. Texas. Ysleta. 1982. Children playing.

Alex Webb 1983

USA. New York City. 1983. Coney Island.

Alex Webb 1983

Merida. 1983. Circus lion.

Alex Webb 1982

Kinshasha. 1982.

Alex Webb 1983

BARBADOS. Outside Bridgetown. 1983.

Alex Webb 1983

MEXICO. Ciudad Madero. 1983. 

Alex Webb 1984

MEXICO. Mexico City. 1984. Children playing in Chapultapec Park.... 

Alex Webb 1985

MEXICO. Monterrey. 1985. Street scene. 

Alex Webb 1985

MEXICO. Oaxaca state. Tehuantepec. 1985. Children playing in... 

Alex Webb 1986

HAITI. Cite Soleil. 1986.

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. 1987. Near Torbeck. 

Alex Webb 1986

HAITI. Anse-a-Galets, La Gonave. 1986.

Alex Webb 1986

HAITI. Bombardopolis.1986. 

Alex Webb 1986

HAITI. Bombardopolis. 1986. School prayers.

Alex Webb 1986

HAITI. Etroits, La Gonave. 1986. 

Alex Webb 1987

Guanajuato. 1987. Child and statue. 

Alex Webb 1987

MEXICO. Leon. 1987. 

Alex Webb 1987

Leon. 1987. 

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. Gonaives. 1987. Election day.

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. Port-au-Prince. 1987. Fires set by anti-election provocateurs.... 

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. Port-au-Prince. 1987. A memorial for victims of army violence.... 

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. Port-au-Prince. Killed by the army. 1987. 
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Alex Webb 1988

HAITI. Port-au-Prince. 1988. On the docks.

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. Cap Haitien. 1987.

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. Port-au-Prince. 1987. Cite Soleil.

Alex Webb 1987

HAITI. 1987. Saut D'eau pilgrimage. 

Alex Webb 1988

USA. Florida state. Town of Key West. 1988.

Alex Webb 1989

USA. St. Plant City, FL. 1989. Softball fans.

Alex Webb 1988

USA. Palm Beach County, FL. 1988.

Alex Webb 1989

USA. St. Petersburg, FL. 1989. Dancehall. 

Alex Webb 1989

USA. Fort Pierce, FL. 1989.

Alex Webb 1988

USA. Indiantown, FL. 1988. Guatemalan children.

Alex Webb 1988

USA. Daytona Beach, FL. 1988.

Alex Webb 1987

USA. Miami, FL. 1987.

Alex Webb 1988

USA. Panama City Beach, FL. 1988. Miniature golf.

Alex Webb 1989

USA. Miami Beach, FL. 1989.

Alex Webb 1990

MEXICO. Oaxaca. 1990. Cotton candy.

Alex Webb 1990

PARAGUAY. Alto Paraguay. 1990. Bathing.

Alex Webb 1990

PARAGUAY. Encarnation. 1990.

Alex Webb 1990

Asuncion. 1990.

Alex Webb 1990

PARAGUAY. Encarnación. 1990.

Alex Webb 1990

Pinones. 1990. 

Alex Webb 1990

Ponce. 1990.

Alex Webb 1991

GERMANY. Munich. 1991. 

Alex Webb 1991

MEXICO. Tijuana. 1991. Tourist center display.

Alex Webb 1992

SPAIN. Barcelona. 1992. 

Alex Webb 1992

SPAIN. Barcelona. 1992. 

Alex Webb 1992

SPAIN. Seville. 1992. 

Alex Webb 1992

SPAIN. Seville. 1992. 

Alex Webb 1992

NICARAGUA. Puerto Cabezas. 1992.
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