New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers by David Halberstam (2001, Hardcover)

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The product is a new and sealed hardcover book titled "New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers" published by powerHouse Books in 2001. The book, authored by David Halberstam, features 144 pages filled with powerful photographs capturing the events of September 11, 2001 in New York City. This photojournalistic work delves into the historical and social impacts of the terrorist attacks, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on American history, photography, and disaster relief.

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PublisherpowerHouse Books
ISBN-101576871304
ISBN-139781576871300
eBay Product ID (ePID)2216400

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Book TitleNew York September 11 by Magnum Photographers
Number of Pages140 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicTerrorism, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Photojournalism, United States / 21st Century, Disasters & Disaster Relief, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa), Emergency Management
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Photography, History
AuthorDavid Halberstam
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight42 Oz
Item Length12.7 in
Item Width9.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-052330
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal974.7/1044
Synopsis"The date, September 11, 2001, now has a certain permanence, graven on ourcollective memory, like a very few others December 7, 1941, and November 22, 1963, dates which seem to separate yesterday from today, and then from now. They become the rarest of moments; ordinary people will forever be able to tell you where they were and what they were doing when they first heard the news, as if the terrible deed had happened to them, which in some ways it did." --from the introduction by David Halberstam By now, the story of September 11 has been burned into our collective memory, but few have seen New York from the perspective of Magnum photographers. Eleven members of the legendary photo agency immediately dispersed from their monthly meeting in New York as the events unfolded to document the incomprehensible. Their photographs, by turns haunting, surreal, and breathtaking, are collected together in New York September 11, by Magnum Photographers , compellingly presented in this high-quality edition from powerHouse Books. From their various vantage points we are transported to Ground Zero to witness the destruction of the World Trade Center, the buildings' implosion which sent thousands fleeing through the streets from debris, only to return to the scene in quiet observation and respect for the rescue workers whose jobs had only begun--and of the mourners who had been gathering struck with grief., The first book to document the terrorist attack on,the WTC - from the moment of impact and the,collapse of the Twin Towers to the rescue efforts,at Ground Zero of the police officersfirefighters, emergency service personnel and,volunteers from all over the US, as well as the,family members and friends searching for their,lost loved ones. Also includes some of the most,beloved photographs of the WTC buildings, and the,human activity within, as photographed by the,esteemed Magnum photographers over the past 25,years. With 100 full-colour & b/w photos., The first book to document the terrorist attack on the WTC - from the moment of impact and the collapse of the Twin Towers to the rescue efforts at Ground Zero of the police officers, firefighters, emergency service personnel and volunteers from all over the US, as well as the family members and friends searching for their lost loved ones. Also includes some of the most beloved photographs of the WTC buildings, and the human activity within, as photographed by the esteemed Magnum photographers over the past 25 years. With 100 full-colour & b/w photos., The date, September 11, 2001, now has a certain permanence, graven on ourcollective memory, like a very few others December 7, 1941, and November 22, 1963, dates which seem to separate yesterday from today, and then from now. They become the rarest of moments; ordinary people will forever be able to tell you where they were and what they were doing when they first heard the news, as if the terrible deed had happened to them, which in some ways it did. -from the introduction by David Halberstam By now, the story of September 11 has been burned into our collective memory, but few have seen New York from the perspective of Magnum photographers. Eleven members of the legendary photo agency immediately dispersed from their monthly meeting in New York as the events unfolded to document the incomprehensible. Their photographs, by turns haunting, surreal, and breathtaking, are collected together in New York September 11, by Magnum Photographers, compellingly presented in this high-quality edition from powerHouse Books. From their various vantage points we are transported to Ground Zero to witness the destruction of the World Trade Center, the buildings' implosion which sent thousands fleeing through the streets from debris, only to return to the scene in quiet observation and respect for the rescue workers whose jobs had only begun-and of the mourners who had been gathering struck with grief.
LC Classification NumberHV6432.N49 2001

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