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‘The Americans’ and ‘Uncommon Places’, the Geography

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

Perhaps I am just amusing myself here but I enjoyed looking at Stephen Shore’s ‘Uncommon Places’ locations on a map of the US a few weeks back and so had a quick play with the locations of another American classic: … Continue reading →

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Erik Palmer on the Frank/Avedon Connection

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

Erik Palmer, creative director of Vico Collective and teacher of communication theory at Portland State added another great comment, this time to Wayne’s personal observation. As the end of the month draws near, I think it is also worth reflecting … Continue reading →

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The Americans – A Summary

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin

A huge thank you to all who have dropped by and especially those who have contributed in the first month of the Photo Book Club, looking at Robert Frank’s ‘The Americans’. We have compiled an archive of the posts below … Continue reading →

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An American Journey – Film following Frank’s footsteps

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

Below is a short introduction and trailer to Philippe Séclier’s film ‘An American Journey’ which follows in the footsteps of Frank’s own journey. We are keen to hear from any who have seen the film and could offer their comments? … Continue reading →

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Editions and History: Robert Frank – Les Américains/The Americans

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

The History In June, 1955, Robert Frank purchased a five year-old Ford Business Coupe in New York, this purchase would signal the start of a road trip, that would first see the Swiss-born photographer drive alone to Detroit, then in … Continue reading →

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Synopsis: Robert Frank – Les Américains/The Americans

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

Title Les Américains/The Americans Author Robert Frank Publisher Robert Delpire, 1958/Grove Press, 1959 Overview Robert Frank’s (1924-) Les Américains, was first published by Robert Delpire on 15 May 1958, the 83 black-and-white photographs had been taken by the Swiss born … Continue reading →

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