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OverviewFollowing 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: Esmeralda Santiago is author of America's Dream and is co-editor of Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories SALES 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 photos * Full Product DetailsAuthor: Esmeralda SantiagoPublisher: D Giles Ltd Imprint: D Giles Ltd Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781904832461ISBN 10: 1904832466 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 01 March 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAlso available: Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Ben Shahn 9781904832409 Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Marion Post Wolcott 9781904832416 Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Russell Lee 9781904832393 Forthcoming: Fields of Vision: The Photographs of Esther Bubley 9781904832485 Fields of Vision: The Photographs of John Vachon 9781904832478ReviewsAuthor InformationEsmeralda Santiago is author of 'America's Dream' and is coeditor of 'Las Christmas:Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories'. 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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