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Images of America: Georgia
Atlanta Scenes: Photojournalism in the Atlanta History Center Collection
Atlanta, the thriving capital of the New South, has a rich and fascinating history. In Atlanta Scenes, authors Kimberly S. Blass and Michael Rose draw from the works of some of the city’s earliest and finest photojournalists—Francis Price, Marion Johnson, Bill Wilson, and Kenneth Rogers—to bring that history to life. Atlanta Scenes documents some of the city’s noteworthy events, personalities, and landmarks, many of which will be readily identifiable. The images range from the everyday (baseball games at Ponce de Leon Ballpark, boys on bicycles, and Humane Society dog rescues) to the eventful (the Gone with the Wind premiere, the deadly Winecoff Hotel fire, and the infamous Leo Frank trial). Many scenes reflect the iconography of the Old South, while others provide insight into the harsh realities of twentieth-century life. In this volume, well-crafted, artistic images blend with on-the-spot action shots.
- GenresPhotographyNonfiction
128 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 1998
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January 26, 2019
History of Atlanta, mostly in photos. Would have liked more stories to go along with them.
September 7, 2022
As a photographer I really appreciated the talent of these photojournalists. I learned new things about the city, too. I wish the book had more robust stories and a time. I understand the book follows the artists but even within each bio the events and photos were just randomly placed. I’d love a full scale coffee table book of a similar subject.
February 20, 2022
An Interesting Look Back
There are some great photos on display in this book. Along with the photos are interesting captions that capture the heart and soul of Georgia as she blossomed into maturity.
There are some great photos on display in this book. Along with the photos are interesting captions that capture the heart and soul of Georgia as she blossomed into maturity.
April 8, 2018
Deep look, not many stories
This book has great historic picture. However, it does not cover the big and/or controversial events in Atlanta’s long history.
This book has great historic picture. However, it does not cover the big and/or controversial events in Atlanta’s long history.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews