Victorian Malta + 100 Years of Photography In Malta

Victorian Malta + 100 Years of Photography In Malta

Victorian Malta is a new book from the Richard Ellis Archive. Through Richard Ellis’s lens, this book unveils the intricate fabric of Victorian life in Malta during the late nineteenth century. This book includes previously unseen details of the Victorian era in Malta including a number of never-seen stereoviews. The book, lavishly produced, hardcased and printed in satin-finished matt artpaper with over 190 images is a welcome addition to the series of books from this incredible archive. All images have been re-scanned with the latest state-of-the-art equipment which enhances details captured by Ellis over 100 years ago. The book has two essays by Ian Ellis and Charles Paul Azzopardi. (size: 270x240mm)

100 Years of Photography in Malta is a thorough new study of photography in Malta between 1839 and 1939. With over 800 iconic and unpublished photographs, this monograph may be considered as the definitive volume on the history of photography on the island. This meticulous research presents new insights into the work of both photographers and photo-studios which operated during those early years. The author spared no effort in digging into archives, public and private, to pen a detailed narrative for this new art-form that mesmerised many in those early days and still awe us till this day. The book manages to capture the spirit and oeuvre of those pioneers making it a time-machine made of paper and ink. This large-format book is prestigiously produced in hardback with 320 pages printed in colour on satin-finished paper. (size: 240x300mm)

By: Charles Paul Azzopardi & Ian Ellis

Format: hardback, 2 book pack

No of pages: 512

Both books will be available after third week of November 2025. Being sold at pre-publication price.