Autofocus: The Car in Photography

Undeniably one of the most influential innovations of the modern world, the car has changed not only the way we live, but also the way we look at the world around us. From formal, compositional device to highly desirable, photogenic object,

the car has a long and enduring appeal in modern and contemporary photography as revealed in this latest addition to the V&A Photography Library.AutofocusThis captivating album presents more than 100 photographs, alongside fascinating commentaries and an introduction, that span the early years of the automobile to the present day. For both photography and car-loving audiences, Autofocus illustrates the inexorable rise of the car as a cultural icon.