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Harlem: The Vision Of Morgan And Marvin Smith
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In 1933, Morgan And Marvin Smith, Twin Sons Of Sharecroppers From Kentucky, Arrived In Harlem. Despite The Hardships Of The Great Depression, They Found A Flourishing Arts Community And Quickly Established Their Place As Visual Chroniclers Of The Life Of The City. For Thirty Years, The Smiths Used Their Cameras To Record The Achievements Of Blacks In The Face Of Poverty And Discrimination. Rejecting The Focus On Misery And Hopelessness Common To Harlem Photographers Of The Time, They Documented Important Firsts For The City'S Blacks (The First Black Policeman, The First Black Women Juror), The Significant Social Movements Of Their Day (Antilynching Protests, Rent Strikes, And Early Civil Rights Rallies), As Well As The Everyday Life Of Harlem, From Churchgoers Dressed For Easter To Children Playing In The Street. The Smiths' Photography And Art Studio Was Next To The Famed Apollo Theatre, And It Became A Required Stop For Anyone Making A Pilgrimage To The Community. There And Elsewhere The Smiths Photographed Actors, Musicians, Dancers, Artists, Athletes, Politicians, Businessmen, And Educators. They Captured Maya Angelou Early In Her Career As A Primus Dancer, W.E.B. Dubois Recording A Speech In Their Sound Studio, Joe Louis At His Training Camp, Jackie Robinson Teaching His Young Son To Hold A Baseball Bat, Nat King Cole Dancing At His Wedding, Billie Holiday Singing For Friends, Josephine Baker Distributing Candy To Children, And Many Other Prominent Figures At Significant And Ordinary Moments Of Their Lives. Drawn From The Collection Of The Schomberg Center For Research In Black Culture And The Smith Family Archives, Harlem Reproduces Nearly 150 Photographs By These Important Artists And Chroniclers, Bringing To Life A Vital Community Of Great Cultural, Political, And Economic Achievement. Morgan Smith Died In 1993. Marvin Smith Died In 2003.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the book 'Harlem: The Vision of Morgan and Marvin Smith'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the lives and contributions of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who documented the African American experience in Harlem during the Great Depression, focusing on achievements and cultural milestones rather than only the struggles faced by the community.
- Q: How many photographs are included in this book? A: The book reproduces nearly 150 photographs taken by Morgan and Marvin Smith, highlighting significant moments and figures in the cultural and social history of Harlem.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound as a hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel for collectors and readers.
- Q: When was 'Harlem: The Vision of Morgan and Marvin Smith' published? A: The book was published on November 13, 1997.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The authors of the book are Morgan Smith and Marvin Smith, who were twin brothers and photographers known for their work documenting African American life in Harlem.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 184 pages, providing a substantial amount of content and visual history.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition (US) First Printing of the book.
- Q: What is the significance of the Smith brothers' photography? A: The Smith brothers' photography is significant because it captured pivotal moments in Harlem's history, showcasing the achievements of African Americans and providing a richer narrative that contrasts with the more common depictions of hardship.
- Q: Is there any additional information about the authors included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes insights drawn from the Smith family archives and the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, offering a deeper context about the authors and their impact on documenting African American culture.