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Dive into the captivating world of urban photography with *I See a City: Todd Webb's New York*. This stunning publication, published by Thames and Hudson in 2021, presents the extraordinary black and white photographs of Todd Webb, who brilliantly captured the essence of New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. Webb's lens reveals the city's vibrant life, from the dynamic street scenes and unique architecture to the intimate portraits of its citizens, creating a richly textured portrait of everyday life in the Big Apple. Spanning 176 pages and featuring 167 mesmerizing illustrations, this book is a visual journey through iconic locations from the bustling Brooklyn Bridge to the charm of Harlem.
Webb's photographic style is unmistakable—clear, direct, and beautifully layered with light and shadow. The collection offers insights into the spirit of New York, showcasing the interaction of humans and their environment in a city filled with stories waiting to be told. Perfect for photography lovers, history enthusiasts, or anyone enchanted by New York City, this book serves as a tribute to the art of urban photography. Additionally, the book is in brand new condition and available for immediate shipping.
Shipping is free for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Capture a piece of history and experience New York through the eyes of one of its most revered photographers today with *I See a City: Todd Webb's New York*!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500545522
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 176
Description:
I See a City: Todd Webb's New York focuses on the work of photographer Todd Webb produced in New York City in the 1940s and 1950s. Webb photographed the city day and night, in all seasons and in all weather. Buildings, signage, vehicles, the passing throngs, isolated figures, curious eccentrics, odd corners, windows, doorways, alleyways, squares, avenues, storefronts, uptown and downtown, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Harlem. He created a richly textured portrait of the everyday life and architecture of New York. Webb's work is clear, direct, focused, layered with light and shadow, and captures the soul of these places shaped by the friction and frisson of humanity.
A native of Detroit, Webb studied photography in the 1930s under the guidance of Ansel Adams at the Detroit Camera Club, served as a navy photographer during World War II, and then went on to become a successful postwar photographer. His work is in many museum collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
With 167 illustrations
Webb's photographic style is unmistakable—clear, direct, and beautifully layered with light and shadow. The collection offers insights into the spirit of New York, showcasing the interaction of humans and their environment in a city filled with stories waiting to be told. Perfect for photography lovers, history enthusiasts, or anyone enchanted by New York City, this book serves as a tribute to the art of urban photography. Additionally, the book is in brand new condition and available for immediate shipping.
Shipping is free for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Capture a piece of history and experience New York through the eyes of one of its most revered photographers today with *I See a City: Todd Webb's New York*!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500545522
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 176
Description:
I See a City: Todd Webb's New York focuses on the work of photographer Todd Webb produced in New York City in the 1940s and 1950s. Webb photographed the city day and night, in all seasons and in all weather. Buildings, signage, vehicles, the passing throngs, isolated figures, curious eccentrics, odd corners, windows, doorways, alleyways, squares, avenues, storefronts, uptown and downtown, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Harlem. He created a richly textured portrait of the everyday life and architecture of New York. Webb's work is clear, direct, focused, layered with light and shadow, and captures the soul of these places shaped by the friction and frisson of humanity.
A native of Detroit, Webb studied photography in the 1930s under the guidance of Ansel Adams at the Detroit Camera Club, served as a navy photographer during World War II, and then went on to become a successful postwar photographer. His work is in many museum collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
With 167 illustrations