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Following the publication in September 2008 of the first three books featuring the Library of Congress' internationally renowned collection of Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information photographs, the series will continue with images chosen from the works of John Vachon, Esther Bubley and Jack Delano. Providing a unique view of American life during the Great Depression and Second World War, each Fields of Vision volume includes an introduction to the life of the photographer and 50 evocative images selcted from their work. Transporting the viewer to American homes, farms, and streets of the 1930s and 1940s, they offer a glimpse of a new narrative and intimate style that defined America. AUTHOR: Melissa Fay Greene is an author and a regular contributor to The New York Times Magazine SALES .Each volume: Up to 12,000 words, including Foreword and brief biographies, .Introduction and identifying captions .Will appeal to historians, social historians, students and teachers of 20th-century photography courses; all those with an interest in photography, social commentary and Americana; all those with an interest in contemporary writing .The next 3 volumes in this internationally important collection of photographs .Includes work by some of the greatest names in 20th-century photography ILLUSTRATIONS 55 colour illustrations *

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Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity -- and for their focus on women James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine Bubley's discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com -Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity -- and for their focus on women- James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog -The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame- Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine -Bubley's discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating- Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity and for their focus on women James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine Bubley s discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com

Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity -- and for their focus on women James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine Bubley's discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com -Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity -- and for their focus on women- James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog -The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame- Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine -Bubley's discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating- Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity and for their focus on women James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine Bubley s discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com

Unlike some of her better-known colleagues under the direction of Roy Stryker, Ms. Bubley seemed not to have had a political point of view. Instead, her photos recorded meaningful personal encounters. They are striking for their authenticity -- and for their focus on women James Estrin, New York Times Lens blog <br><br> The images of Esther Bubley have a unique style of capturing a spot of light on the single figure in the frame Elizabeth Powis, Apogee Photo Magazine <br><br> Bubley's discreet, delightfully perceptive imagery is worth celebrating Benjamin Ivry, Forward.com

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Melissa Fay Greene is an author and regular contributor to 'The New York Times Magazine'. Amy Pastan is an independent editor and book packager, formerly at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. W. Ralph Eubanks is director of publishing at The Library of Congress.

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