The most noteworthy press photos of the year Excellent photojournalism and outstanding documentary photography Prestigious awards from the World Press Photo Foundation

Independent photojournalism and documentary photography are indispensable tools of political education for a democratic society and an essential part of shaping public opinionespecially in our so-called 'post-factual' times. In recognition of this, the independent non-profit organization World Press Photo Foundation, based in Amsterdam, has been presenting the World Press Photo Award for the best photo, the best story, the best longterm project of the year for more than six decades. The winning images in the various categories tell bold stories and provide invaluable insights into the state of our world. The award-winning photos will be announced at the same time as the book launch and presented in a traveling exhibition. So it is and remains extremely exciting to see which works will be selected from thousands of submissionsand of course which photo will be the actual cover illustration! Furthermore, 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation. This will be celebrated in the book by presenting many well-know historical winning photos.

Zusammenfassung

Images that inform, inspire, and bear witness to our time.

Discover the most powerful and moving images of the year selected by the World Press Photo Foundation , a global authority in independent photojournalism.

This beautifully designed volume not only presents the 2025 award-winning photographs from categories such as Single Image, Story, and Long-Term Projects, but also celebrates the Foundation's 70th anniversary with a retrospective of iconic past winners.

Highlights:

• Official World Press Photo Awards 2025 coverage
• Stunning visual storytelling from around the globe
• Special section on 70 years of press photography
• Insightful, moving, and unforgettablePerfect for Photography lovers, journalists, educators, students, and anyone passionate about world affairs.

Inhalt
Cover Titlepage Contents Introduction: REFLECTING ON THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF PHOTOJOURNALISM AFRICA ASIA-PACIFIC AND OCEANIA EUROPE NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA WEST, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH ASIA WORLD PRESS PHOTO OF THE YEAR REGIONS AND CATEGORIES COUNTRY INDEX BY REGIONS 70 YEARS SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF PHOTOJOURNALISM Colophon