Boston Rediscovered (Regional Photos) [Hardcover]

Ulrike Welsch (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Regional Photos | Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Ulrike Welsch's career as a photographer in and of Boston is a rainbow spanning the Impossible Dream and the Big Dig. Her images have the same reach-from 1960s-vintage black-and-whites that glimpse the spirit of the city as only a newcomer can to breathtaking full-color cityscapes taken since 2001. Boston Rediscovered is truly a rediscovery. For Uli herself, who has worked freelance since 1981 and has accumulated an archive of over 60,000 images from travels worldwide, returning to photograph Boston at the turn of the millennium was a special treat. Old sites look new, while many other sites are simply new. (Quincy Markets, the Holocaust memorial, and the Zakim bridge are three of the installations since the 1960s.) For the reader-city dweller as well as visitor-Boston Rediscovered is a way of seeing one of the world's great cities afresh: its buildings, its vistas, and especially its people. "Ulrike Welsch stands among the stars of Boston photographers. . . . [Her] photographs are a wonderful play of colors, of people, of places, and-above all-of the joy and happiness that a beautiful city can bring to its many guests and residents. Capturing these images-which Uli does magnificently-is a rare gift." -from the foreword by William O. Taylor, Chairman Emeritus, Boston Globe

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"Ulrike Welsch stands among the stars of Boston photographers. She began her life in another world, far from this City on a Hill, growing up in post-war Germany. At the time, as a youngster, she didn’t know anything about Boston, hadn’t even seen any pictures of it. But that was all to change. As a photographer for The Boston Globe and later as a freelancer, Uli was to capture the images of Boston’s people and places on film as few others have, before or since.

"Boston in 2002 is a very different city than it was when Uli first arrived here. Today Boston is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a quarter-million students and a multitude of new restaurants, hotels, theaters, and shops. The flavor of European cities—Paris, Berlin, or London—often comes to mind as one walks our winding streets.

"Uli’s photographs are a wonderful play of colors, of people, of places, and—above all—of the joy and happiness that a beautiful city can bring to its many guests and residents. Capturing these images—which Uli does magically—is a rare gift."

—From the foreword by William O. Taylor,
Chairman Emeritus, Boston Globe

About the Author

Ulrike Welsch, international photographer, immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1964. She was the first female photojournalist on the staffs of the Boston Herald Traveler and the Boston Globe, where she provided award-winning images. Since 1981 she has compiled a photographic stock library, traveling worldwide from her home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She is the author of nine books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Commonwealth Editions (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889833371
• ISBN-13: 978-1889833378
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #726,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gorgeous, April 25, 2007

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I highly recommend this book to anyone who either: A) Loves Boston, or B) Has never been to Boston but is thinking of going. It truely captures the feel of the city, not just some standard postcard type photos.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just plain excellent, August 25, 2006

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Great pictures in an up to date book. I'm not thet easy to please and I give this one a 5!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boston Rediscovered, August 2, 2005

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This is a great pictorial of Boston. I bought it as a gift for friends relocating out of the Boston area. The photos give a true glimpse into the city and will be a wonderful reminder of Boston.