This book offers an in-depth analysis of the 1877-78 publication "Street Life in London" by journalist Adolphe Smith and photographer John Thomson. It explores how their work, through photography and essays, highlighted the harsh realities of poverty in London. Although it wasn't commercially successful at the time, it is now seen as a pioneering effort in socially conscious photography, blending text and imagery to advocate for education, reportage, and social justice. This analysis examines the publication's origins, development, and context, emphasizing its significance in the history of photobooks.
