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Driftless: Photographs from Iowa (Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography),Used
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Winner of the third biennial Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book PrizeRobert Frank, Prize JudgeIn Driftless, Danny Wilcox Fraziers dramatic blackandwhite photographs portray a changing Midwest of vanishing towns and transformed landscapes. As rural economies fail, people, resources, and services are migrating to the coasts and cities, as though the heart of America were being emptied. Fraziers arresting photographs take us into Iowas abandoned places and illuminate the lives of those people who stay behind and continue to live there: young people at leisure, fishermen on the Mississippi, veterans on Memorial Day, Amish women playing cards, as well as more recent arrivals: Lubavitcher Hasidic Jews at prayer, Latinos at work in the fields. Fraziers camera finds these newcomers while it also captures activities that seemingly have gone on forever: harvesting and hunting, celebrating and socializing, praying and surviving.This collection of photographs is a portrait of contemporary rural Iowa, but it is also more that that. It shows what is happening in many rural and outoftheway communities all over the United States, where people find ways to get by in the wake of closing factories and the demise of family farms. Taken by a true insider who has lived in Iowa his entire life, Fraziers photographs are rich in emotion and give expression to the hopes and desires of the people who remain, whose needs and wants are complicated by the economic realities remaking rural America. Poetic and dark but illuminated with flashes of insight, Fraziers stunning images evoke the brilliance of Robert Franks The Americans.To view an image gallery, click here.
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures nine and a half inches in length, thirteen inches in height, and is zero point five one inches thick.
- Q: How many pages does Driftless have? A: The book contains one hundred twenty pages, featuring a collection of dramatic black-and-white photographs.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: Driftless is a hardcover book, providing durability for long-term use.
- Q: Who is the author of Driftless? A: The author is Danny Wilcox Frazier, an insider who has lived in Iowa his entire life.
- Q: What themes are explored in Driftless? A: The book explores themes of rural life, economic transformation, and the experiences of those who remain in rural Iowa.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Yes, the book is appropriate for general audiences, though it may contain themes best understood by older readers.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt.
- Q: Is Driftless a used book? A: Yes, this is a used book described as being in good condition.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, please contact the seller to arrange for a return or exchange.
- Q: Where is Driftless published? A: The book is published by Duke University Press and the Center for Documentary Studies.
- Q: Are there any notable awards for Driftless? A: Yes, it is the winner of the third biennial Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize.
- Q: What type of photography is featured in Driftless? A: The book features dramatic black-and-white photographs capturing contemporary rural Iowa.
- Q: Is there an image gallery available for Driftless? A: Yes, an image gallery can be viewed through the product listing.
- Q: How does Driftless compare to other photography books? A: Driftless offers a unique perspective on rural America, similar to Robert Frank's 'The Americans', but focuses specifically on Iowa.