Slideshow: The Best Photo Books of 2008

best photo books 044

A look inside the volumes that push the creative boundaries of art on paper

By American Photo Staff Posted January 13, 2009

Image 44 0f 56

Back Next

Guts and Glory, The Golden Age of American Football 1958 - 1978
by Neil Leifer (Taschen, $500)
Sports Illustrated photographer Leifer has a vast and storied portfolio of work, but he maintains that football was the sport he excelled at shooting. The proof is in this 350-page, limited-edition, slip-cased photographic tome featuring Namath, Lombardi, and other icons. A special "art edition" with a 12x15-inch print (you get either Johnny Unitas or Alan Ameche) sells for $1,300. -- d.s.

Slideshow: The Best Photo Books of 2008

Photo of the day

Friday, Nov 20

In The Magazine

Visit other Bonnier sites: