Newly Released 1972 Photos Of James Baldwin

[Greg]

Phillip wrote: "The New York Times has published some previously unreleased 1972 photos of James Baldwin: stunningly beautiful, intelligent and playful"

Thanks Phillip, I love it! I don't think I've ever seen these sorts of more "candid" photos of him. He's a brilliant writer, and it's nice to get this glimpse.

I also wasn't aware of his stepfather calling him "frog eyes" as it says in the article. What a monstrous thing to say to a child!

[Greg]

Phillip wrote: "Isn't he so expressive in those candid photos?! There's a lot going on in that man's heart and soul and mind. Apparently he was living at 137 West 71st Street in 1972 on New York's Upper West Side, and that particular street was in the middle of a popular gay neighborhood with many bars which then catered to black and Puerto Rican gay patrons. ..."

Definitely Phillip!

One day I should read a biography of his life - I know next to nothing about his life other than what comes out in his work.

[Bill, Moderator]

This is amazing. Thank you Phillip.

[Rambling Reader]

Great pictures of the great man

[Rick]

Phillip wrote: "The New York Times has published some previously unreleased 1972 photos of James Baldwin: stunningly beautiful, intelligent and playful"

I just stumbled on this. Yes, thank you for posting this! Beautiful pictures.