The book explores the life and career of Berenice Abbott, a pioneering American photographer who defied societal expectations for women in her time. Living a bohemian life among artists in New York's Greenwich Village and Paris, Abbott excelled in a male-dominated field, creating iconic images of urban life. Through interviews and high-quality reproductions, the book offers insights into Abbott's multifaceted roles as a photographer, teacher, writer, inventor, and archivist. Written by George Sullivan, it provides a social portrait of New York's artistic community in the early 20th century, emphasizing Abbott's enduring impact on American photography.
