Mothers & Daughters: An Exploration in Photographs [Paperback]

Tillie Olsen (Author), Julie O. Edwards (Author), Julie Olsen-Edwrds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1989

Photographs by Robert Adams, Harry Callahan, Bruce Davidson, Larry Fink, Danny Lyon, Sally Mann, Eudora Welty, and more
Essays by Tillie Olsen and Estelle Jussim
Prose and poetry by Sharon Olds, Adrienne Rich, Anne Sexton, Alice Walker,
and Eudora Welty

In this extraordinary volume, Mothers & Daughters: An Exploration in Photographs with essays by Tillie Olsen and Estelle Jussim, the most basic and the most mysterious of relationships -- as experienced in contemporary America -- is explored in all of its variety, nuance, and ambivalence.

Nearly ninety photographers contributed penetrating images of mothers and their daughters -- women of every shape, hue, and social station. The result is an emotional mosaic of depth and detail and also a pioneering accomplishment in the history of photography.

The photographers are joined by leading women writers and poets offering a kaleidoscopic gathering of insights and observations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Superb photographs highlight the mother-daughter bond across a wide range of class, race, and age, with poetry and prose by great writers."--Booklist

"Outstanding views of the mother-daughter relationship by a remarkable array of America's best photographers. In short, a hard act to be compared to. "--Booklist

"[Mothers and Daughters] is a moving tribute to the emotional, cultural, and intellectual resources of women."--USA Today

"Mothers and Daughters is a harmony of words and photographs. It is an artistic study that makes an indelible impression. "--Psychology Today
-- Review

This reissue of a 1987 classic returns to print a collection unavailable for many years and sold out in its previous editions. Many contributors produce a mosaic of images and striking impressions. -- Midwest Book Review

"Shot mostly in black and white, the pictures cross all race and class lines to pay homage to the special bond between women and their female offspring." -- Marcia Borucki -- The Chicago Tribune

From the Publisher

An aperture classic that sold over 40,000 copies in previous editions.

In this extraordinary volume, Mothers & Daughters: An Exploration in Photographs with essays by Tillie Olsen and Estelle Jussim, the most basic and the most mysterious of relationships -- as experienced in contemporary America -- is explored in all of its variety, nuance, and ambivalence.

Nearly ninety photographers contributed penetrating images of mothers and their daughters -- women of every shape, hue, and social station. The result is an emotional mosaic of depth and detail and also a pioneering accomplishment in the history of photography.

The photographers are joined by leading women writers and poets offering a kaleidoscopic gathering of insights and observations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Aperture (May 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0893813796
• ISBN-13: 978-0893813796
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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