Five Thousand Days
The British Press Photographers' Association, 1989-2004From front lines to touchlines, the press photographer can define a moment forever, burning their vision onto the international consciousness via newspaper pages all over the world. From revolution in Prague to Jonny Wilkinson's World Cup-winning kick, this compelling collection of images doucments a world in constant change.
| Queen and tea cakes photo by Mark Stewart |
The National's foyers are open from 10am to 11pm Monday to Saturday, during which time all exhibitions are open.
The book Five Thousand Days – Press Photography in a Changing World by the British Press Photographers' Association (with a foreword by Harold Evans) is published by David and Charles at £29.99
For more information on the BPPA, go to www.fivethousanddays.com
Image top right and on listings pages is 'Boy with rabbit in bomb crater,
photo by Sean Smith/The Guardian
| Rowing policemen photo by Nils Jorgensen/REX FEATURES |
Five Thousand Days finished on: 4 December 2004
