Mug shots: an archive of the famous, infamous, and most wanted
Auteur :
Pellicer, Raynal
Éditeur :
Abrams
ISBN :
9780810921092
Date de publication :
1 mai 2009
Dimensions :
23,0 x 19,1 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
1260 g
Format :
With printed dust jacket
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In 1882, Alphonse Bertillon created a scientific system for the identification of criminals and developed the 'anthropometric photo', showing the accused's measurements and physical markings. Today, the mug shot is an essential police procedure worldwide. This book presents over 250 booking photos spanning the history of this practice.