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Street Cops
€300.00
SIGNED. First edition, first printing. Photographs by Jill Freedman; stories by street cops. full-page duo-toned b&w plates throughout Photo-essay on New York City street police during the rough and tumble 1970s; gritty, raw, violent but compassionate work. A great collection of images.
Street Cops is a documentary photobook by Jill Freedman that captures the raw humanity, tension, humor, and vulnerability of New York City police officers. Shot while riding along with patrol units in some of the city's toughest neighborhoods during the late 1970s and early 1980s, the work provides an intimate look at the daily lives of law enforcement officers. The book features full-page duo-toned black-and-white plates throughout, offering a visceral and compassionate portrayal of the bonds of brotherhood within the NYPD. It is recognized for its narrative approach to documentary photography, exploring the personal experiences behind the badge in a period marked by significant social unrest.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Jill Freedman |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
| Place of publication | New York |
| Year | 1981 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Softcover |
| ISBN | 0060909013 |
| Collation | 253 pp. |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 32x25 |
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