Books by Tony McGrath

Tony McGrath - Born in Dublin, he moved to London where he quickly established himself as one of the pre-eminent press photographers of his generation, first for The Sunday Times and then the Observer. Over his thirteen years on assignment at The Sunday Times, he visited more than 65 countries, for both the newspaper and the newly created colour magazine, winning numerous accolades including Photographer of the Year. In 1982, he became Picture Editor of the Observer where, under his direction, the magazine won the Press Awards' 'Best Use of Photography' award. McGrath's work has been the focus for major documentaries, and he has lectured extensively, judging numerous national and international photographic competitions. In December 1993 he resigned from the Observer and now writes fiction from his home in Australia. He agreed "without hesitation" to chair the selection jury for Assignments - The Press Photographer's Year. The British Press Photographers' Association (BPPA) was founded in 1984 by UK press photographers to promote and inspire the highest ethical, technical and creative standards within the profession, and to raise awareness and appreciation of their industry outside it. Counting among its membership many of the country's leading photographers, on assignment in every corner of the globe, the BPPA truly represents the broadest selection of newspaper, magazine and agency photographers in the UK today.