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Each and every year there’s a fantastic selection of books that would make a fantastic addition to any photography fanatic’s shelf or coffee table. This year more than ever, we’ve had more time to sit and devour those books that previously we might have been guilty of neglecting, their spines uncracked and pages unseen.

As Features Editor, it’s my (tough) job to determine which books feature on our pages as part of the reviews section, while some of them will form the basis of larger Photo Stories and features. As such, every year I amass an enviable collection of books, making the annual selection of a singular favourite a tricky task indeed.

Happily, this year

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