The Photobook: A History

Self Portrait: Photographs by Lee Friedlander

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Friedlander, who graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, is well known for his black-and-white photos of urban "streetscapes" from the 1960s and 1970s. Originally published in 1970, Self Portrait is a retrospective of photos from this period taken with a Leica 35mm camera and black-and-white film.
Self Portrait: Photographs by Lee Friedlander is a significant publication by the Museum of Modern Art. The book showcases the work of photographer Lee Friedlander, who is known for his distinctive style in capturing everyday life and personal identity. Accompanied by text from John Szarkowski, a prominent art critic and curator, the volume explores Friedlander's visual language and his approach to the medium of photography. It serves as both a retrospective and an intimate look at the artist's evolution, highlighting his technical mastery and conceptual depth in documenting reality.

Bibliographic Details

Author Lee Friedlander, John Szarkowski
Publisher MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Place of publication New York
Year 2005
Edition Illustrated edition
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 0870703382
Collation 104 pp.
Language English
Dimensions 25x26
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