The second in an acclaimed series of illustrated biographies of Magnum photographers; this volume chronicles the life and work of Bruce Davidson; a truly American artist; iconoclast; and humanist. Bruce Davidson began his love affair with photography at age ten. The son of a hardworking divorced mother; he was a loner who disliked school and had difficulty conforming to the world around him. His camera released him from the boundaries of his youth and opened the doors to a lifetime's work. Vicki Goldberg's authoritative text explores the wide range of his vision and technique; and reveals how his work has played a critical role in 20th-century photography. The text includes beautifully reproduced images from his most iconic series such as Brooklyn Gang; East 100th Street; Subway; and Time of Change: Civil Rights Photographs; along with never-before-seen archival material from Davidson's private archive. Davidson's photographs reveal his curiosity about; and empathy for; his subjects; whether he is documenting circuses; gangs; East Harlem tenements; Jewish cafeterias; Welsh miners; or Central Park; Davidson imbues his work with an eye for narrative. His pictures tell stories-and he lets them speak for themselves. The result is a comprehensive and elegantly presented portrait of an artist's life and work. Published: 2016 192 pages Hardcover