Looking Back at Twenty Years of the Aperture Portfolio Prize

Ian James has spent nearly a decade documenting the pyramids of North America, exploring how the once-sacred architecture has transformed into a late-capitalist virtue.

Diane Arbus’s darkroom, the legacy of David Lynch, photography’s outsized influence on painting, and a kaleidoscopic portrait of Seoul—here are this year’s highlights in photography and ideas.

As both an acclaimed photographer and an impassioned advocate for the medium, Parr’s influence on the field has been immeasurable.

Legendary artists. Must-read essay books. Exclusive editions. Here is the ultimate guide to the best photobooks to give this holiday season.