Jacob A. Riis: Photographer & Citizen

by Alexander Alland Sr.

Jacob A. Riis: Photographer & Citizen by Alexander Alland, Sr. Preface by Ansel Adams. Riis's images of the slums of New York have influenced every subsequent generation of photographers, while his insightful exploration of the problems of urban life continues to be educational for societies around the world. 120 blackandwhite duotone photographs, 10 3/4 X 9 1/4, 220 pages. paperback;

I know of no contemporary work of this general character which gives such an impression of competence, integrity, and intensity."

Ansel Adams

Genres: Photography

220 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1993