Review: Dorothea Lange color by Neil Scott-Petrie
Reviewed by A.C. Haury
Dorothea Lange never out of vogue, now her famous black and white images are in color bringing the real events closer to the observer, giving you a more realistic view of how things were during the migration to California 1935-1939. This unique book is packed with introductory facts about Dorothea Lange, the FSA, the dust bowl and the displaced migrants of the 1930’s. With over 70 colored images of her famous photographs, this book makes a very interesting and thought provoking realization of how things really might have been, making this book a must buy.
I had the pleasure to receive a copy of Dorothea Lange color in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Please let me start by saying that the second I received this book, I ripped it out of its mailing package and dug right in. I was SO excited to be receiving this book. I was not disappointed. In fact, this book moved me.
Dorothea Lange's work cannot be improved upon. Her images are poignant, soulful and expressive.What the author of this book did, was not attempt to "better" Lange's work, but show it in a different light... a light that casts the images in a much more relatable and relevant tone. I was moved by the photographs and the stories in this book. In black and white, it is easy to dismiss these images and the heartache seen within as something bygone, but when set to color, it shows just how fragile we all are. Nothing is out of reach and the bottom can certainly fall out on our lives. This is an incredible book that I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys learning about the strength of the human spirit, as well as anyone who admires beautiful photography, history on the Dust Bowl era and respectfully retouched images from a bygone age. Outstanding work.
~A.C. Haury
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