H. Keppler remembers Fred Spira

The Spira Collection is extensive and wide-ranging but...has a clear, underlying rationale which raises it far above other collections and gives it an historic and academic integrity. This wonderful book is a continuation of that process and is a fitting tribute to the world's most outstanding collector in the field of photographic technology.
 -Michael Pritchard FRPS
  Director, Christie's, London

Photography has impacted our lives perhaps more than any other development in modern history.
 -S. F. Spira

FEATURED EXHIBIT: HANS SPIRA
A recognized, award-winning member of the Vienna Camera Club in the 1920s and 30s.

THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
As Seen Through The Spira Collection

published by Aperture

"New York Times:
A Best Photo Book of the Year"

You can order your copy, or reserve one of the limited editions, right now online.

The History of Photography As Seen Through the Spira Collection was printed in Singapore on 170 GSM Nymolla matte paper. The typefaces used are Fournier MT and Trade Gothic.

Standard Edition $75.00
Available at a 30% discount

Authors' Edition $500.00
Limited to 100 copies, the Authors' Edition includes a signed Authors' Edition certificate of authenticity, and the book's official poster, suitable for framing.

Limited Edition $2,500.00
Only 30 copies of the deluxe, leather bound edition, with gold tooling, by Stamperia Valdonega, Verona, were made. Each is signed and numbered, and enclosed in a leather slipcase.