Mary Ellen Mark: An American Odyssey 1963-1999 (Aperture Monograph)
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Mary Ellen Mark: An American Odyssey 1963-1999 (Aperture Monograph) Details
From Library Journal With a candid intimacy uniquely her own, acclaimed photographer Mark partners with her subjects to make compassionate and complex portraits. By photographing her subjects in their environments, she creates powerful contextual images that make larger comments on the state of affairs in U.S. society. The images span the United States, ranging from Aryan Nations members in Idaho to rodeo workers in Texas, ballroom dancers in Florida, and shelter residents in New York. Also notable are the serial portraits done over years, as with those of Tiny from Seattle (1983-99) and the Damm family (1987-94). This quality collection is an exciting confirmation of Mark's contribution to contemporary photography and will serve both those familiar with her work, as well as newcomers. Mark's 12th book, this first broad survey of her American photographs from the beginnings of her career in 1963 to the present accompanies a major traveling retrospective organized by Aperture opening next month at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Highly recommended for large public and academic libraries, this is also an affordable overview of her work for small public libraries.-Debora Miller, Minneapolis Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more Review "Mark works in a classic documentary mode: her work imprints itself on viewers in the way that only great photography can."--Harpers Bazaar Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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The power and humanity of Mary Ellen Mark's photos shine through in this wonderful book. Her ability to capture deep insights on the human spirit through her photographs is stunning. The photographs of the Damm family and of Tiny, her longtime subjects, are particularly moving. One of the best photography books I own.