Books by Bjorn Thomassen

By revisiting Italian political history from the late nineteenth century until the present with a focus on transition periods, Italian Modernities explores how competing historical narratives influenced shifting understandings of Italian nationhood, thus foregrounding the active role of memory politics in the formulation of multiple modernities.

Featuring more than 100 photographs, this is a reference guide to the many aspects of portrait photography, from informal social photography to professional commissions. It also includes 100 practical techniques and tips for finding new ways of composing portraits, making the most of colour, and earning a living as a professional portraitist.