Berenice Abbott: Changing New York

Berenice Abbott (1898-1991)

Synopsis

The book "Berenice Abbott: Changing New York" is a definitive collection capturing Abbott's iconic photographs of 1930s New York City. Originally published in hardcover to high acclaim, this collection is now available in an affordable paperback edition. Featuring over 300 duotone images, the book documents Abbott's journey through New York with a focus on the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project from 1935 to 1939. It includes rare images, line drawings, maps, and comprehensive annotations from WPA field notes. An introductory essay provides insight into Abbott's life and artistic motivations, offering a historical and artistic exploration of New York.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
1565845560
ISBN-13:
9781565845565
PUBLISHER:
The New Press
YEAR:
1999
EDITION:
First Edition
BINDING:
Paperback
PAGES:
400 pages
SIZE:
23 x 31 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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