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Margaret Bourkewhite: Moments In History
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Americas First Female War Correspondent, Margaret Bourkewhite Was Also Something Of A Media Star, With The Portrait Of Her Decked Out In Flying Gear, Camera In Hand, About To Set Off On A Bombing Raid, Being A Favorite Pinup Among U.S. Forces. Focusing On The Work Bourkewhite Made In The 1930S And 40S In Czechoslovakia, Germany, Italy, The Soviet Union And The U.K., Moments In History Presents 150 Classic Photographs Alongside Revelatory Extracts From Letters And Publications In Periodicals. Bourkewhite Traveled To The Ussr When The First Fiveyear Plan Was Being Implemented; She Documented The German Invasion Of The Soviet Union In 1941, And The Allied Bombing Of Germany. In The Summer Of 1945 She Was Commissioned By Life To Make A Photographic Record Of The Destroyed German Cities. She Was Present At The Liberation Of The Buchenwald Concentration Camp And The Leipzigthekla Forced Labor Camp. She Recorded The Partition Of India And The Korean War, And One Of Her Most Famous Pictures Of This Period Is Gandhi, Which Shows The Subject At His Spinning Wheel. Also Included In The Catalogue Are Some Of The Wordpicture Sequences Bourkewhite Did For Fortune And Life, As Well As Extracts From Her Correspondence With Personalities From The Worlds Of Politics And Culture, Such As Winston Churchill And Georgia Okeeffe. Bourkewhite Wanted To Be The Eyes Of The Age, And Her Pictures Testify To (As She Put It) Her Unquenchable Desire To Be Present When History Is Being Made.Margaret Bourkewhite (19041971) Was Born Margaret White In The Bronx, New York, And Grew Up In Middlesex, New Jersey. According To Her Brother Roger, Her Interest In Photography Began As A Hobby, Supported By Her Fathers Enthusiasm For Cameras. Bourkewhite First Came To National Attention With Her Photographs Of The Otis Steel Company Mill, Which Led To Her Working At Life, Where She Was Staff Photographer From 19361940. She Died In Stamford, Connecticut, Aged 67, In 1971.
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- Q: How many pages are in 'Margaret Bourke-White: Moments in History'? A: This book contains one hundred ninety-two pages. It features a collection of photographs and historical commentary.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures nine point zero two inches in length, one inch in width, and ten point five one inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover. Hardcover binding provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Margaret Bourke-White: Moments in History'? A: The author is Sean Quimby. He provides insights into Bourke-White's remarkable life and work.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme revolves around the historical significance of Margaret Bourke-White's photography. It captures pivotal moments in history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, it is suitable for older children and teens. The book's content is educational and focuses on historical events.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To maintain its condition, store it upright in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can this book be displayed on a shelf? A: Yes, it can be displayed on a shelf. Its dimensions allow it to fit well with standard book collections.
- Q: Is there a warranty or return policy for this book? A: Yes, there is a return policy. If the book arrives damaged, you can return it within a specified period.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book is damaged upon arrival, contact customer service for a replacement or return instructions.
- Q: What type of photography is featured in the book? A: The book features classic documentary photography. It showcases significant historical events captured by Bourke-White.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone publication. It focuses specifically on the life and work of Margaret Bourke-White.
- Q: Does the book include any personal letters or correspondence? A: Yes, it includes extracts from Bourke-White's letters and correspondence with notable figures like Winston Churchill.
- Q: What is the publication year of this book? A: The publication year is not specified in the details. However, it is a recent release celebrating Bourke-White's legacy.
- Q: Who is the publisher of this book? A: The book is published by D.A.P./La Fabrica. This publisher is known for art and photography books.