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Arthur Fellig, known as Weegee, and his 1945 photography book, "Naked City" - with its tabloid-style images of Manhattan crime, crowds, and boisterous nightlife - changed journalistic practices almost overnight. This book brings different outlooks on photography and modernism to their discussions of Weegee and his book.

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introduction Learning from Low Culture richard meyer Human Interest Stories anthony w. lee notes works cited index

Weegee and Naked City

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 02/04/2008
      ISBN13: 9780520255906, 978-0520255906
      ISBN10: 0520255909
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Arthur Fellig, known as Weegee, and his 1945 photography book, "Naked City" - with its tabloid-style images of Manhattan crime, crowds, and boisterous nightlife - changed journalistic practices almost overnight. This book brings different outlooks on photography and modernism to their discussions of Weegee and his book.

      Trade Review
      "Gives more detail to Weegee's well-known evolution from freelance photographer to Hollywood celebrity." Choice

      Table of Contents
      introduction Learning from Low Culture richard meyer Human Interest Stories anthony w. lee notes works cited index

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