I See a City: Todd Webb's New York

Name: I See a City: Todd Webb's New York
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500545522
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By Todd Webb

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Todd Webb's New York is a photographic exploration that captures the essence of New York City from the 1940s and 50s through Webb's lens. This collection showcases everyday life, architecture, and the bustling energy of the city, offering a nostalgic glimpse into an iconic metropolis from a unique perspective. The book highlights Webb's remarkable talent for documenting urban life with authenticity and charm.
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Experience a journey through mid-20th century New York City, beautifully captured by a master photographer. This collection offers a captivating glimpse into the bustling life and unique characters of the city, perfect for those who appreciate the intersection of art, history, and urban culture.

An evocative portrait of mid-century New York City by master documentary photographer Todd Webb.

An evocative portrait of mid-century New York City by master documentary photographer Todd Webb

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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

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I See a City: Todd Webb's New York has been praised as a visual delight for both historians and those with a nostalgic sentiment for New York City. The photographs capture the city’s post-war era with a charming authenticity, offering a reflective look at the urban landscape and daily life during that time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500545522

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

Text by Sean Corcoran
Text by Daniel Okrent

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1110g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Todd Webb

About the Author

Todd Webb (1905-2000) was a renowned American photographer. Sean Corcoran is the Curator of Prints and Photographs at the Museum of the City of New York. Daniel Okrent, a writer and editor, is best known for having served as the first public editor of The New York Times.