New York 60s

Name: New York 60s
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By Sepp Werkmeister

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New York 60s by Sepp Werkmeister presents a compelling visual journey through New York City's streets and jazz scene during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his black-and-white portraits of jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, Werkmeister also captured the diverse urban panorama of New York, from its homeless and stray inhabitants to its affluent and fashionably dressed residents. This collection includes over 120 photographs that reveal the everyday life and contrasting societies of the metropolis through the lens of his Rolleiflex camera.
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This book will captivate readers interested in photography, jazz history, urban culture, and 1960s American life. It suits those who appreciate visual storytelling and cultural history through compelling black-and-white imagery.

Born in Munich, Sepp Werkmeister has over the course of the last decades made a name for himself as one of Germany's leading jazz photographers. He created insightful black-and-white portraits of all of the greats, from Louis Armstrong to Oscar Peterson and Miles Davis in Munich, New York. This book deals with his life and work.

Born in Munich, Sepp Werkmeister has over the course of the last decades made a name for himself as one of Germany's leading jazz photographers. However, his New York cityscapes of the 1960s and 1970s, which provide fascinating insights into the everyday life of the American metropolis, have remained entirely unknown. This publication presents more than 120 pictures from the photographer's archive.

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Born in Munich, Sepp Werkmeister has, over the course of the last decades, made a name for himself as one of Germany's leading jazz photographers. He created insightful black-and-white portraits of all the greats, from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to Oscar Peterson and Miles Davis, both in Munich, New York, and at international festivals.

His New York cityscapes of the 1960s and 1970s provide fascinating insights into the everyday life of the American metropolis and have, up until now, remained entirely unknown. Werkmeister captured the entire panorama of New York's urban society using his Rolleiflex camera: the refuse, the stranded, and the homeless on one hand, and the rich and fashionably dressed inhabitants on the other.

New York 60s presents more than 120 pictures from the photographer's archive, offering a stunning visual experience of an iconic era.

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Critics praise New York 60s for its unique depiction of New York City during a transformative decade. Reviews highlight Werkmeister's ability to capture the city's dynamic changes, focusing on neighbourhoods like Harlem, the East Village, and Times Square, providing fresh insights beyond his celebrated jazz photography.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777424309

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2015

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and duotone throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 570g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Sepp Werkmeister

About the Author

Ulrich Pohlmann is head curator of the photo collection at the Stadtmuseum, Munich.