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“I’m no part time dilettante photographer, unlike the bartenders, shoe salesmen, floorwalkers plumbers, barbers, grocery clerks and chiropractors whose great hobby is their camera. All their friends rave about what wonderful pictures they take. If they’re so good, why don’t they take pictures full—time, for a living, and make floor walking, chiropractics, etc., their hobby? But everyone wants to play it safe. They’re afraid to give up their pay checks and their security they might miss a meal.”

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Book:Weegee: The Autobiography (Annotated)
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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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Weegee, whose real name was Arthur Fellig, was a renowned American photographer known for his documentation of New York City's crime scenes. His work is celebrated for its unique style and profound insight into urban life. more

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