“There are photographic fanatics, just as there are religious fanatics. They buy a so-called candid camera there is no such thing: it’s the photographer who has to be candid, not the camera.”
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Weegee: The Autobiography (Annotated)
This book offers an in-depth look into the life and work of Weegee, a celebrated photographer known for his gritty and candid images of crime scenes and urban life in the 1940s and 1950s. The annotated edition includes extensive commentary and additional material that provide context and insight into Weegee's life and the era in which he worked. more
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