Name: Invisible Man: Gordon Parks and Ralph Ellison in Harlem
Author: Gordon Parks
ISBN: 9783958291096

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Invisible Man: Gordon Parks and Ralph Ellison in Harlem

Photographer
Gordon Parks
Publisher

Steidl
ISBN

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Publication Year

2016
Edition

First Edition

Hardcover English 168 pages 25.0 x 29.0 cm 1.30 kg

Description

Exploring the convergence of photography and literature, Invisible Man: Gordon Parks and Ralph Ellison in Harlem presents a visual narrative aligned with Ellison’s seminal novel. The images focus on Harlem during a transformative era, capturing nuanced street scenes and intimate moments that reflect the socio-cultural fabric of the community.

Gordon Parks’ photographic strategy combines documentary realism with a poetic approach, emphasizing shadows, contrasts, and the dignity of his subjects. The 168-page volume, published by Steidl in 2016, situates the photographs within a historical and artistic dialogue, revealing intersections between Ellison’s text and Parks’ lens.

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