This book is part of the Photofile series, focusing on acclaimed photographer Helen Levitt. The series compiles significant works of renowned photographers in a collectible format. This edition showcases Levitt's influential images of New York life, where she grew up, capturing the city’s vibrant daily scenes. Born in 1913, Levitt's photography has been celebrated worldwide, with notable exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in 1943 and 1974, and retrospectives at major institutions like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book includes Levitt's iconic images presented in color.