The Americans by Robert Frank
A publication on The Americans, the groundbreaking photobook by Robert Frank (1924–2019), a Swiss-American photographer known for redefining documentary photography. First published in France in 1958 and the U.S. in 1959—with an introduction by Jack Kerouac—the book captured raw, unfiltered images of mid-century American life.
Shot in the mid-1950s during Frank’s travels across the United States on a Guggenheim Fellowship, the 83 black-and-white photographs highlight themes of isolation, racial inequality, and the complexities of the American experience.
His unconventional approach, marked by motion blur, high contrast, and unusual framing, departed from traditional photojournalism and set a new standard for street photography. Initially met with controversy for its unromantic portrayal of the country, The Americans later became one of the most influential photobooks of all time, shaping generations of photographers and artists.
Author: Robert Frank
Printed/Published: Delpire, Paris
Date: 1976
Dimensions: 210 height x 210 width x 12 depth (mm)
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A publication on The Americans, the groundbreaking photobook by Robert Frank (1924–2019), a Swiss-American photographer known for redefining documentary photography. First published in France in 1958 and the U.S. in 1959—with an introduction by Jack Kerouac—the book captured raw, unfiltered images of mid-century American life.
Shot in the mid-1950s during Frank’s travels across the United States on a Guggenheim Fellowship, the 83 black-and-white photographs highlight themes of isolation, racial inequality, and the complexities of the American experience.
His unconventional approach, marked by motion blur, high contrast, and unusual framing, departed from traditional photojournalism and set a new standard for street photography. Initially met with controversy for its unromantic portrayal of the country, The Americans later became one of the most influential photobooks of all time, shaping generations of photographers and artists.
Author: Robert Frank
Printed/Published: Delpire, Paris
Date: 1976
Dimensions: 210 height x 210 width x 12 depth (mm)
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A publication on The Americans, the groundbreaking photobook by Robert Frank (1924–2019), a Swiss-American photographer known for redefining documentary photography. First published in France in 1958 and the U.S. in 1959—with an introduction by Jack Kerouac—the book captured raw, unfiltered images of mid-century American life.
Shot in the mid-1950s during Frank’s travels across the United States on a Guggenheim Fellowship, the 83 black-and-white photographs highlight themes of isolation, racial inequality, and the complexities of the American experience.
His unconventional approach, marked by motion blur, high contrast, and unusual framing, departed from traditional photojournalism and set a new standard for street photography. Initially met with controversy for its unromantic portrayal of the country, The Americans later became one of the most influential photobooks of all time, shaping generations of photographers and artists.
Author: Robert Frank
Printed/Published: Delpire, Paris
Date: 1976
Dimensions: 210 height x 210 width x 12 depth (mm)
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