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Book Synopsis: Drawn from the International Center of Photography's archives, this book highlights the incomparable style and fascinating career of Weegee, one of New York City's quintessential press photographers. For a decade between 1935 and 1946, Weegee made a name for himself snapping crime scenes, victims, and perpetrators. Armed with a Speed Graphic camera and a police-band radio, Weegee often beat the cops to the story, determined to sell his pictures to the sensation-hungry tabloids. His stark black-and-white photos were often lurid and unsettling. Yet, as this beautifully produced volume shows, they were also brimming with humanity. Designed as a series of "dossiers," this book follows Weegee's transformation from a freelancer to a photo-detective. It explores his relationship with the tabloid press and gangster culture and reveals his intimate knowledge of New York's darkest corners. It provides readers with a rich historical experience—a New York City "noir" shot through the lens of one of its most iconoclastic figures.
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Discover the gritty underbelly of New York City with "Weegee: Murder is My Business"! This captivating book, curated from the exclusive archives of the International Center of Photography, offers a compelling glimpse into the incomparable style and fascinating career of Weegee, one of the city's quintessential press photographers.
Step back in time to the thrilling years between 1935 and 1946 when Weegee made his mark by capturing crime scenes, victims, and perpetrators like no one else. Equipped with his trusty Speed Graphic camera and a police-band radio, Weegee was always one step ahead, delivering jaw-dropping photos to the sensation-hungry tabloids. From the darkest corners of New York City, his stark black-and-white images expose a hidden world fraught with intrigue and danger.
Immerse yourself in the world of Weegee as you delve into the pages of this beautifully produced volume. Designed as a series of "dossiers," this book traces Weegee's evolution from a freelancer to a photo-detective, shining a light on his complex relationship with the tabloid press and the gritty gangster culture of the era. In each page, you'll experience a New York City "noir" like never before, captured through the lens of one of its most iconoclastic figures.
Unearth the secrets of Weegee's legendary photographs and experience a rich historical journey. This book is a must-have for photography enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone looking to connect with the hauntingly beautiful essence of New York City. Don't miss your chance to own "Weegee: Murder is My Business" and explore the hidden stories that lie within.
Take a leap into the captivating visuals and riveting narratives by ordering your copy today!
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