This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to American street photographer Bruce Gilden, renowned for his candid close-up images on New York City's streets. Born in Brooklyn in 1946, Gilden started documenting Coney Island visitors as his first major project after photography classes at the School of Visual Arts. While his New York street work is iconic, Gilden has also pursued projects in Haiti, Japan, and Ireland. As a Magnum Photos member since 2001, he has innovated street photography by capturing the essence of people and their social environments.
