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Which art books, prints and posters are available by and about this artist? Here is a sample of items of interest to a typical collector:
2nd Ed. Includes 40 additional photos not in 1986 Ed. 1st Ed. Was in Parr/Badger Vol 2
This is the first St Anne's 2003 revised edition, first printing of 3000 copies (not the second printing of 2000 copies). Very slight toning to page extremities, acetate DJ is crinkled on spine with a 1-cm tear. Small bump to bottom right edge (mainly on back cover).
Colophon states 1st edition, though it is a larger-format reprint of the 2005 edition.
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Bruce Davidson (b. 1933) is a renowned American photographer celebrated for his deeply empathetic, immersive approach to social documentary photography. A longtime member of Magnum Photos, Davidson has spent over six decades chronicling the lives of marginalized communities and overlooked individuals with unwavering intimacy and respect.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Davidson studied photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology and Yale University before being drafted into the U.S. Army. In 1958, at the age of 24, he joined Magnum Photos, becoming one of its youngest members.
Davidson’s hallmark is his long-form, emotionally committed projects, including:
Davidson’s work is distinguished by its emotional depth, classical composition, and a strong sense of social conscience. He often embedded himself for months or years within the communities he photographed, cultivating trust and revealing human stories beyond headlines.
His photographs are held in major collections, including the MoMA, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Smithsonian Institution, and he has published numerous influential monographs.
Through his lens, Bruce Davidson has consistently advocated for dignity, compassion, and understanding, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest humanist photographers of our time.
This is the limited edition with print of the St Anne's 2003 revised edition.
Compared with the 1970 edition, this version featured over 20 previously unreleased images, richer tritone plates, and an updated foreword by neighborhood activist Mildred Feliciano.