The Lightning Strike and other stories
100 Photographs from the Osman Collection

A marvellous romp through the quirks and gems of John Osman's photo collection, which includes works by Fox Talbot right up to contemporary masters.

John, who founded the Gallery of Photography in 1978, has been a keen collector for many years. In his introduction, he notes that collecting fine photographs is not the preserve of the wealthy. Ninety percent of his collection was bought for less than £50.

The famous baton charge, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1913
From the Cashman Collection
© RTÉ Stills Library

The book includes many images of Irish interest. It provides a delightful, informative, and often hilarious take on photography from one of the geniune lovers of the medium.

This publication is available exclusively through the Gallery of Photography.

Gallery of Photography, Dublin 1999
98pp colour and black and white
ISBN 0-9526741-6-5
IR£ 9.95 / Euro 12.65