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Prospect Park : photographs of a Brooklyn oasis, 1980 to 2025 /

"Spanning 45 years of Jamel Shabazz's photography in Prospect Park, this gorgeous and meditative volume captures the heart and soul of Brooklyn through one of its most cherished spaces. This collection features his signature portraits of locals, from Afro-Caribbean percussionists at Drumme...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shabazz, Jamel, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Munich ; London ; New York : Prestel Art, 2025.
Subjects:
Parks > New York (State) > New York.
African Americans > New York (State) > New York.
Prospect Park (New York, N.Y.) > Pictorial works.
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) > Pictorial works.
Noirs américains > New York (État) > New York.
photographs.
Photographs.
Illustrated works.
Photobooks.
Ouvrages illustrés.
Photographies.
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Summary:"Spanning 45 years of Jamel Shabazz's photography in Prospect Park, this gorgeous and meditative volume captures the heart and soul of Brooklyn through one of its most cherished spaces. This collection features his signature portraits of locals, from Afro-Caribbean percussionists at Drummer's Grove to multicultural families enjoying moments of quiet reflection. Complementing these human-centered images are lesser-seen landscapes revealing the serene beauty of the park. Together, these photographs underscore its dual role as a bustling cultural hub and a tranquil refuge. Perfect for anyone who cherishes Brooklyn's cultural history, this volume reveals a new and deeply personal side of Shabazzʼs work, offering a compelling portrait of community, resilience, and connection within an urban sanctuary."
Physical Description:175 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN:9783791393773
3791393774