Josef Koudelka - Invasion Prague 68: Photographs

This hardcover edition presents Josef Koudelka's powerful and historically significant photographs documenting the Prague Spring and the subsequent Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968. Originally published under the pseudonym 'PP' (Prague photographer) due to fears of reprisal, these images captured a pivotal moment in history and earned the anonymous photographer the prestigious Robert Capa Gold Medal Award. It took sixteen years for Koudelka to publicly claim authorship of this impactful work.

This reissued edition brings Koudelka's stark and vital photographs back to the forefront, serving as a profound reminder of the importance of bearing witness to events of violence and brutality. Koudelka, who did not initially identify as a conflict reporter, was compelled to document the situation as Soviet tanks entered Prague, marking the end of a period of liberalization.

Key Features:

• Landmark photographic documentation of the 1968 Prague invasion.
• Authored by acclaimed photographer Josef Koudelka.
• Published under pseudonym initially due to political climate.
• Awarded the Robert Capa Gold Medal.
• Reissued in a durable hardcover format.

Specifications:

• Author: Josef Koudelka
• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication Date: September 10, 2026
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print Length: 296 pages
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 25.5 x 3 x 33 cm
• Weight: 2.18 kg (2180g)
• ISBN-10: 0500029237
• ISBN-13: 978-0500029237

This collection is essential for photographers, historians, and anyone interested in photojournalism and the documentation of significant historical events.