Berenice Abbott: A Life in Photography

Berenice Abbott (1898-1991)

Synopsis

Berenice Abbott: A Life in Photography by Julia Van Haaften is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and legacy of the pioneering American photographer Berenice Abbott. Known for her innovative documentary modernist style, Abbott's career spanned sixty years, during which she emerged as a significant figure in photography, teaching, writing, and invention. The book highlights her notable project "Changing New York" and her influential science photography. The biography also explores her relationships with figures like Man Ray and Elizabeth McCausland. With over ninety photographs, it celebrates Abbott's contributions to photography and modern art.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
0393292789
ISBN-13:
9780393292787
PUBLISHER:
W. W. Norton & Company
YEAR:
2018
EDITION:
Illustrated
BINDING:
Hardcover
PAGES:
656 pages
SIZE:
19 x 24 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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DePeyster statue, Bowling Green, looking north on Broadway, Manhattan, July 1936

Changing New York

Berenice Abbott (1898-1991)

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