James Van Derzee: The Picture Takin' Man
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Chapter Book · 1979

James Van Derzee: The Picture Takin' Man

Written by James Haskins

Discover the life behind iconic Harlem photographs.

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256 pages· 1070L
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Explore the life of James Van Derzee, a pioneering Black photographer whose lens captured the vibrant essence of Harlem. Delve into his journey, challenges, and the legacy of his acclaimed prints. What stories lie behind each image, and how did they shape the cultural tapestry of twentieth-century America?

From the publisher

An intimate look at James Van Derzee, one of twentieth century America’s foremost Black photographer

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1980)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Audience
Adult
Lexile
1070L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.4
F&P level
~Z
AR points
8
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
73932
Publication
Published
May 1, 1991
First published
January 1, 1979
Publisher
Africa World Pr
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780865432611
LCCN
91072494
OCLC
24297012

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