Jane Rogoyska's book delves into the life of Gerda Taro, the first female photojournalist to die in combat, and her pivotal role in creating the legend of Robert Capa. In Paris 1934, Gerda Pohorylles, a Jewish émigrée, and Hungarian exile André Friedmann reinvented themselves as Taro and Capa, respectively. Taro's tragic death in the Spanish Civil War at 26 made her a leftist icon, yet she became overshadowed by Capa. The discovery of the "Mexican suitcase" unveiled many of her attributed works. This book explores their deep relationship and the era's political upheaval.
