Image Brokers

Discover the intricate journey of how a photograph transforms into a powerful news image in Image Brokers by Zeynep Devrim Gürsel. Published by the University of California Press in 2016, this compelling hardback edition spans 424 pages and offers an in-depth ethnography of the labor that shapes international news imagery. Gürsel expertly unpacks the complexities behind photojournalism, challenging the assumptions we often hold about journalistic photographs. By revealing the myriad factors that influence how news audiences perceive people, events, and the world, this book invites readers to rethink the role of images in shaping public perception. Ideal for those interested in marketing, media studies, and the dynamics of visual storytelling, Image Brokers is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the intersection of photography and journalism.