Mary Ellen Mark


An introductory monograph on the work of the legendary photojournalist, Mary Ellen Mark.


Charles Hagan


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Overview
  • Mary Ellen Mark (b. 1940) is a highly respected and influential photographer, whose images have become landmarks in the field of documentary photography
  • This book documents Mark's work through a chronologically presented sequence of 55 images featuring Mark's acclaimed images of the world's 'nonfamous', including Indian circus-artists, girls in Bombay brothels and runaway children, alongside her iconic images of Hollywood film stars
  • An insightful introductory essay by Charles Hagen details Mark's working style and incredible contribution to her field
  • Recipient of some of the world's most respected awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship, Mark's work has been published and exhibited worldwide
  • Picture-by-picture commentary offers insight into individual works and the subjects she portrays, but also allows casual browsing


 

About the author(s)
Charles Hagen is a photographer and writer. An art critic for the New York Times from 1991 to 1996, he is currently Professor of Photography and Video at the University of Connecticut.


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