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On City Streets: Chicago, 19642004 (Center For American Places Center Books On American Places)
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City Streets Are Perhaps The Most Paradoxically Anonymous And Personal Of All Public Spaces In The City: People Blindly Collide In Their Rush To Reach Their Destinations, While The Homeless Look For Humanity Amid The Thousands Passing By. Gary Stochl Captures This Daily Drama In On City Streets, A Penetrating Examination Of The Unpredictable People, Places, And Events That Make Up The Streets Of Downtown Chicago. It Is A Stunning Collection Made Even More So By The Fact That This Is The First Work Of Stochl'S To Be Seen In His Forty Years As A Photographer.Until 2003, Stochl Had Never Shown His Photographs To Anyone; His Rich Body Of Images Remained Completely Unknown To The Public. Selftaught And Working In Isolation, Stochl Carefully Studied The Work Of Other Renowned Urban Photographers, Including Henri Cartierbresson And Robert Frank. Through His Studies, He Learned How To See His Subjects, And He Developed A Visual Language Uniquely His Own, Unfettered By Fashion Or Community. The Results Of His Efforts Are These Powerful Images That Provide A Starkly Honest And Penetrating Glimpse Into The Lives Of City Dwellers And Their Internal Struggle With The Loneliness Of Contemporary Urban Life.Like All Great Images, Stochl'S Photographs Leave The Viewer With An Altered Sense Of The World. On City Streets Offers, With Unnerving Directness And Consistency, That Rare Artistic Combination Of Visual Sophistication And Stunning Emotional Resonance. With This Book, Stochl Joins The Ranks Of Chicago'S Great Photographers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'On City Streets: Chicago, 1964-2004'? A: The main theme of this book revolves around the daily experiences and interactions of people in urban environments, focusing specifically on the streets of downtown Chicago and the emotional struggles faced by city dwellers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'On City Streets: Chicago, 1964-2004' is Gary Stochl, a self-taught photographer who has spent forty years capturing urban life.
- Q: What type of photographs are featured in this book? A: The book features powerful black-and-white photographs that capture the essence of urban life, showcasing candid moments of both anonymity and connection among city dwellers.
- Q: When was 'On City Streets: Chicago, 1964-2004' published? A: This book was published on April 1, 2005.
- Q: Is this book a new or used edition? A: The book is available as a used copy in good condition, which indicates it may show some signs of wear but is still in a satisfactory state.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 80 pages, providing a concise yet impactful collection of images and insights.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good,' suggesting it has been well cared for and shows minimal signs of use.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of 'Individual Artists,' focusing on the work of a specific photographer.
- Q: What makes Gary Stochl's photography unique? A: Gary Stochl's photography is unique due to his self-taught background and his ability to develop a personal visual language, capturing the essence of urban life without being influenced by mainstream trends.