The Ninth Floor (Hardcover)

~ Jessica Dimmock (Photographer)

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Product Description

Over the past two years, Jessica Dimmock has photographed a group of die-hard heroin users living on "The Ninth Floor" of a Manhattan building in a surprising, powerful, and intimate way. The tale of the terrible consequences of heroin abuse has been documented many times before, but Dimmock epitomizes the attitude of the concerned photographer by her deep compassion for the people she portrays. The photographs brilliantly capture the chaotic atmosphere of human lives spinning out of control. Dimmock's contemporary visual language, coupled with a strong narrative approach, compels the viewer to understanding and to care.

About the Author

Jessica is a graduate of The International Center of Photography's Program in Documentary Photography and Photojournalism. Her work has appeared in Aperture, The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, Time, Fortune, New York Magazine and Fader. For her work on heroin addicts in the Flatiron district she was awarded the F Award for Concerned Photography from Forma and Fabrica.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 164 pages
• Publisher: Contrasto (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8869650596
• ISBN-13: 978-8869650598
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #586,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, April 1, 2009

By	John P. Gallagher - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dimmock's original perspective helps viewers understand familiar
subject matter (addiction) in a new light. Her depictions make clear and eloquent statements on
the human condition. This book is an invaluable resource for those eager
to learn about developing a coherent voice as a photographer in time when it is more difficult to learn
about documentary photography as its markets have been rapidly shrinking and published
monographs are scarce.

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful Photography, July 7, 2009

By	J. Fuld (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're on the verge of losing your humanity and desire to keep it (I hope you do!) this book will assist in bringing you back to empathy.

Gripping tales that remind you why drugs, particularly heroin, should continue to be illegal.

Exceptional photography and story.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 9th floor, August 31, 2008

By	Robert F. Apholz "photoman" (tampa, fl) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very disappointed with this book. It came highly recommended by a fellow photographer so I purchased it sight unseen. I thought every image had the same look. None of the images were powerful. I would think that living with drug addicts you could get some fantastic photos. This book does not portray that to me. The cover was one of the best images.