New Orleans.

by Stuart M. Lynn

This collection of 150 photographs is divided into four Architecture, Courtyards and Patios, Ironwork, and Cemeteries. A highly informative text is supplied by the introductions to each section and the detailed captions which accompany the photographs.

Genres: Nonfiction

168 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1949

Reviews

[Tammy Komoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a treasure! The author spent eight years photographing the city during the forties. The result is a beautiful snapshot of New Orleans during WWII. The captions provide the flavor or the time, with interesting stories of buildings, histories of the ironwork and cemetery images and mentions of the famous writers and artists who lived in the French Quarter. One of my favorite books, I’m so lucky to have found it in a used bookshop.

[RebL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely photos and descriptions of 1940s New Orleans. Only drawback is that it was published in black-and-white, because I'm sure color photos would be spectacular.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nit a bad book. All the pictures are black and white. With the hurricane damage to New Orleans a number of these places may no longer look like this so it is wonderful for the images. I do wish there was a little more background for them tho. I had no clear understanding if which sections of the city I was looking at. A map might have helped.

[Dave Stansbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came accross this book at the library and would later go there and find these places and take my own pics. Inspirational photography book.

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful photographic book on New Orleans from the 1940’s. All photos are in black and white which contributes to its charm. Showcases the courtyards, patios, cemeteries, wrought iron railings and architecture including the French Market.

Read this a second time. Just as good as the first reading.