Through the Lens of Leonard McCombe Presentation Pack

This Presentation Pack offers an insight into Leonard McCombe’s unparalleled contributions to photography. All eight stamps are elegantly mounted, showcasing a selection of McCombe’s most iconic images. The pack also includes a carefully curated selection of additional photographs from McCombe’s archive, providing a deeper insight into his artistic range and technical mastery.
Inside, you'll find a comprehensive narrative that delves into McCombe’s extraordinary life and career. Written in consultation with his son Clarke McCombe and daughter-in-law Dr. Beverly McCombe, the text traces McCombe’s journey from his formative years on the Isle of Man, capturing the everyday lives of locals, to his pivotal role as a war correspondent documenting the Air Transport Auxiliary pilots and the aftermath of World War II in Europe. The narrative also explores McCombe’s global projects, including his powerful images of the Navajo Nation and Texan cowboys, highlighting the diversity of subjects he captured throughout his career.
This Presentation Pack is a lasting tribute to McCombe’s remarkable vision and legacy.