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Women Photographers at National Geographic (Paperback)

~ National Geographic Society (Author) "NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY of the National Geographic Society has the organization published a book devoted exclusively to its women photographers..." (more)
Key Phrases: illustrations editor, woman photographer, women photographers, Annie Griffiths Belt, New York, Karen Kasmauski (more...)

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Ranging from the early trailblazing images by the legendary Eliza Skidmore to the postmodern, experimental, and often astonishing work of Jodi Cobb and her contemporaries, her is a provocative celebration and resounding affirmation of the photographer’s enduring art. Author Cathy Newman—longtime colleague of the book’s subjects—skillfully combines a succinct account of the evolving history of women photographers at the Society with a seamless, anecdote-rich narrative about the daily lives and artistic mission of some 35 photographers through time. A diverse series of photographs attests to the vitality and innovation that these award-winning women have brought to their respective fields.

This retrospective features an introduction by renowned art historian and author Naomi Rosenblum and a foreword by Tipper Gore, who has been on both sides of the camera as a public figure of the United States and a former photographer for The Tennessean. Women Photographers at National Geographic is an empowering and timely tribute.

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: National Geographic (October 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0792269349
ISBN-13: 978-0792269342
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #828,312 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY of the National Geographic Society has the organization published a book devoted exclusively to its women photographers. Read the first page

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illustrations editor, woman photographer, women photographers, staff photographer, picture editor

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Annie Griffiths Belt, New York, Karen Kasmauski, Sisse Brimberg, Maggie Steber, Sarah Leen, Alexandra Avakian, Maria Stenzel, Margaret Bourke-White, Ella Maillart, World War, Beverly Joubert, Kathleen Revis, Bob Gilka, Carol Hughes, Mary Smith, David Alan Harvey, Kathy Moran, Land Rover, Soviet Union

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National Geographic Society: 100 Years of Adventure and Discovery (Abradale Books) by C. D. B. Bryan in Back Matter
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Women Photographers at National Geographic" is terrific, September 20, 2000

By	Mark Harris (Edison, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women Photographers at National Geographic (Hardcover)

This book succeeds on several levels. As a book of photographs it follows the National Geographic tradition of high quality photographs printed in the best possible way. As a book on what it takes to be a National Geographic photographer it presents many stories behind the pictures shown. But above all that it presents to young women thinking about this as a career choice, the facts about what these women face day-to-day. It pulls no punches as it discusses how some have faced the choices of how to have a family and this as a career or to leave behind one or the other. I will certainly recommend this to the girls I work with as an up front view of this remarkable group of photographers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Photographers should read this, January 2, 2001

By	Adam Rust "a_rust" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The pictures are great -- a collection of the best pictures from the portfolios of some the world's best photographers.

But photographers need to buy this book for the sake of reading the wonderful essays by Cathy Newman.

Newman talks about the dilemma particular to professional women of all kinds -- trying to balance your work with your private life. She opens with a description of a group picture of NGS photogs back in the 20's. Every one in the picture was a man. Then she profiles a few of the first women to work for the Society. She showcases the experiences of five women who've worked extensively for the Geographic.

I enjoyed this book. I hope that it gets put into some curriculums at journalism school. I had never considered how photojournalism might mix with a home life. The short answer is, not very well. The long answer is that the problematic issues become very central to planning a career and a marriage. This book focuses on that very question. It would have been very prescient back in school.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Female Photographers, January 15, 2009

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Being a female photograher, I absolutely LOVE this coffee table book! National Geographic has done a great job of selecting and piling together an awesome book, a book that shows, to me anyway, how we are special. We see things through the lens of our cameras that man can NOt! Who's to say it's a Man's world anyway!! These women and their photographs are an inspiration to me!

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