Synopsis:
The uncanny ability that enabled Robert Capa to capture the tragedy of war reveals itself equally in his photographs of children
From Library Journal:
This selection of photographs presents another dimension of a photographer best known for his images of the intensity of deadly combat. The photographs capture brief glimpses of children fleeing bombs during an air raid, playing among rubble, and otherwise struggling to cope with the upheaval of war. That they are often quiet images, seemingly made during pauses in battle, only heightens their poignancy. We see how these children responded individually to devastation, particularly how they struggled to restore some semblance of normalcy and comfort to lives shattered by conflict. Because of Capa's place in the history of documentary photography, the careful selection and arrangement of the photographs, and the technical quality of this book, it will be a welcome addition to most photography collections, particularly in academic and large public libraries. Highly recommended.
- Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, Ill.
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