Extraordinary Women with Cameras: 35 Photographers Who Changed How We See the World
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Extraordinary Women with Cameras: 35 Photographers Who Changed How We See the World
By (Author) Vanessa Perez
By (author) Darcy Reed
Rocky Nook
Rocky Nook
3rd January 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
770.9252
Physical Properties
Hardback
80
Width 178mm, Height 229mm
Description
Explore 35 of the most groundbreaking, creative female photographers in history and modern times!
Ever since photography was invented almost 200 years ago, women have broken barriers and influenced the artform. Now, this first-ever children's book about women photographers tells the stories of 35 of the most talented historical and contemporary shutterbugs.
Filled with colorful illustrations, this book includes stories about Dorothea Langes haunting portraits of American history, Margaret Bourke-Whites bravery as the first female war correspondent in WWII, Florestine Perrault Collins influential images depicting Black life in the 1920s, and many more. Including explanations of key photography terms, photo project ideas, and suggestions for other women photographers to study, this charming book will inspire children to pick up a camera and make their own incredible photographs.
It isn't easy to sum a life up in a few words, especially an extraordinary life, one whose arc reached from nowhere to everywhere. But Reed does an admirable job. These don't read like book reports. They read like sparkling little jewels that make you want to try them on.
Mike Pasini, Photo Corners
Author Bio
From a young age, Vanessa knew she had a connection with art and telling stories through drawings. This love for creating led her to pursue a career in illustration. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from California State University Long Beach, Vanessa has been working as a freelance illustrator, creating drawings for individuals and small businesses. She primarily works digitally and occasionally with gouache paint. Vanessa is a Southern California native and loves exploring new food creations, roller skating at the beach, and spending time with friends and family. Darcy Reed is a writer, editor, actor, and pop culture junkie. Her other projects include: The Photography Trivia Deck, Captain Marvel: The Tiny Book of Earth's Mightiest Hero, The College Bucket List, Tiny Book of Jane Austen, and Shakespeare: Famous Last Words. She lives in Sonoma County, CA
