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Limelight: A Greenwich Village Photography Gallery and Coffeehouse in the Fifties : A Memoir,New
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In the late 1950s, Limelight was the busiest coffeehouse in New York and the only photography gallery in the country. This is the story of Helen Gee's efforts to open Limelight and her fight to keep it afloat for seven years. The major figures in photography appear in this story Edward Steichen, Robert Frank, W. Eugene Smith, Berenice Abbott, and others and so do the big events of the period: the opening of The Family of Man, the publication of The Americans. Gee has her own personal stories as well, raising her Asian American daughter alone, dealing with a landlord with underworld ties and bookies who did business in the hall of her apartment house, and coping with unwelcome advances, quixotic employees, and suicidal photographers.This is also a portrait of a time when Greenwich Village was a center of creative activity, when actors, writers, painters, and photographers were part of a burgeoning coffeehouse scene.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Limelight: A Greenwich Village Photography Gallery and Coffeehouse in the Fifties'? A: The main theme revolves around Helen Gee's endeavors to establish and maintain Limelight, a vibrant coffeehouse and photography gallery in New York during the late 1950s, reflecting the cultural and artistic landscape of Greenwich Village.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of this memoir is Helen Gee, who shares her personal experiences and the challenges she faced while running Limelight.
- Q: What notable photographers are mentioned in the book? A: The book features major figures in photography, including Edward Steichen, Robert Frank, W. Eugene Smith, and Berenice Abbott among others.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a memoir that combines elements of personal narrative with historical accounts of a significant cultural venue in New York.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Limelight: A Greenwich Village Photography Gallery and Coffeehouse in the Fifties'.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category does this book fall? A: The book falls under the category of Artists, Architects & Photographers.