Bill Brandt, a German-born photographer, intricately crafted his identity as British, capturing the essence of mid-twentieth-century England through his lens. Arriving in the polarized 1930s, Brandt photographed both the affluent south and the industrial north, highlighting societal contrasts. His work spanned magazine photography, portraiture of prominent cultural figures, and surrealist-inspired images, with a notable focus on the female form that revolutionized photographic art. Paul Delany's biography of Brandt explores the blend of reality and illusion in his life and work, featuring duotone reproductions and unpublished photos that provide insight into Brandt's creative world.
