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The LeadDon McCullin, the celebrated British photographer, is set to focus on Vietnam for his final book, revisiting the war and his iconic images that helped turn public opinion in the US against the conflict. McCullin's Journey to VietnamMcCullin, who has spent over seven decades covering conflicts around the world, will return to Vietnam for his final book, titled 'Vietnam'. The book will feature over 100 images, including his best-known works from the war, such as a shell-shocked American soldier. McCullin's photographs from the battle of Hue in 1968 are widely credited with helping to turn public opinion in the US against the war. The Impact of McCullin's PhotographyMcCullin's secret ingredient, according to his editor Harold Evans, was empathy for his subject. He combined a 'cold eye informed by the warmth of his empathy', which allowed him to capture the human side of war. McCullin's work has had a significant impact on the public's perception of war, but he is not convinced about the power of his images to effect change. The Future of McCullin's WorkThe book, which will be released in October via Gost Books, includes 100 images and the accoutrements of war, such as his helmet with 'Times England' emblazoned on the side and his muddied compass. McCullin made 16 trips to Vietnam and has said that the war was an 'extraordinary American misadventure' that resulted in the deaths of 58,000 American soldiers and the wounding of 300,000. Legacy of a Legendary PhotographerMcCullin, now 91, is arguably the most celebrated living British photographer. He has had a retrospective at Tate Britain, and his work has been exhibited globally. Despite his doubts about the impact of his work, McCullin's photographs continue to bring the horrors of war to wider public attention.