Anna Atkins: The Forgotten History of The World's First Photobook Creator

The history of photography is littered with instances where some individuals, whether inventors or artists have lesser preferences than others. For women photographers, the battle to be acknowledged is far tougher. Something similar happened with Anna Atkins, who was the first person to ever publish a photobook. However, as it is with history, the photographer's contribution, especially that of a woman, was forgotten with the passage of time. Here's a brief look at her journey.