The 10 Most Collectible Photography Books of All Time by Richard Davies Collectors are willing to pay steep prices for the world’s finest photography books. Rare editions from the likes of Robert Frank, Henri Cartier - Bresson, Irving Penn and Ansel Adams are among the most sought-after of all art books. Sometimes these books have captured an era or a location, sometimes they have helped to coin an artistic trend, sometimes they are simply the finest work of a particular photographer. Enjoy our list of the top 10 most collectible photography books of all time (plus there are five more wonderful books that failed to make the top 10). 1. The Americans Robert Frank Frank’s best known work is The Americans– a remarkable photographic insight into US culture of the 1950s. Initially criticized as an assault on America, the book is now celebrated as one of the most influential works of 20th century photography. Gleaned from 28,000 photos taken over two