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Genthes Photographs Of San Franciscos Old Chinatown,New
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In 1895, A Cultured, Welleducated Young German Named Arnold Genthe Arrived In San Francisco As A Tutor To The Son Of An Aristocratic Family. Almost Immediately, Genthe Was Attracted By Chinatown, Or 'Tangrenbu' A Teeming Tenblock Area Of Crowded Buildings, Narrow Streets, And Exotic Sights And Sounds In The Shadow Of Nob Hill.Fascinated By A Living Culture Totally Foreign To His Experience, Genthe Began To Photograph Tangrenbu And Its Inhabitants. Today, These Photographs (Over 200 Are Known To Exist) Are The Best Visual Documentary Record Of Chinatown At The Turn Of The Century, Offering Priceless Glimpses Of The Rich Street Life Of The District Before It Was Leveled By The Great Earthquake And Fire Of 1906.Rediscover The Lost World Of Old Chinatown In Serene And Enduring Images Of Cobbled Streets And Bustling Shops, Street Vendors And Merchants, Fish And Vegetable Markets, Devils Kitchen, The Street Of The Gamblers, Portsmouth Square And More. But Most Of All, Enjoy Distinctive Candid Portraits Of The People Of Old Chinatown: A Pipebowl Member, A Paper Gatherer, Itinerant Peddlers, Toy Merchants, Boys Playing Shuttlecock, A Fortuneteller, A Sword Dancer, Women And Children In Ornate Holiday Finery, An Aged Opium Smoker And Many Other Unaffected And Revealing Images.Rich In Detail And Atmosphere, The Photographs Are Complemented By Historian John Tchens Informative And Wellresearched Text, Which Outlines The Turbulent History Of Chineseamericans In California, Dispels Numerous Myths About Chinatown And Its Residents, And Illuminates The Role Of Genthes Photographs In Capturing The Subtle Flavor And Texture Of Everyday Life In The District Before 1906.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of Genthe's Photographs of San Francisco's Old Chinatown? A: The main subject of the book is the vibrant life and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 19th century, captured through the photographs of Arnold Genthe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is John Kuo Wei Tchen, who provides informative context and historical insights alongside Genthe's photographs.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1984.
- Q: What can I expect to find in this collection of photographs? A: You can expect to find over 200 photographs depicting street life, markets, and candid portraits of the people living in old Chinatown before the 1906 earthquake.
- Q: Is there any historical context provided in the book? A: Yes, the book includes well-researched text by historian John Tchen that outlines the history of Chinese-Americans in California and dispels myths about Chinatown.
- Q: What themes are explored in Genthe's photographs? A: The photographs explore themes of everyday life, community, cultural identity, and the transformation of Chinatown during a significant historical period.
- Q: Are there any specific features or highlights of the photographs? A: The photographs highlight the distinct culture, architecture, and daily activities in Chinatown, featuring street vendors, markets, and candid portraits of residents.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes or casual reading? A: This book is suitable for both academic purposes, due to its historical insights, and for casual reading, as it provides an engaging visual and narrative exploration of Chinatown.