Mara Vishniac Kohn

My heart went out to these children, caught apparently unawares in their daily life. The introduction explains the circumstances, and the attempts of the photographer to get American interest in saving the children from the coming Holocaust. At the same time, he himself was living in Berlin and at great risk.
The paper is heavy weight, high quality. The B&W photos are sharp, which amazes me, given the conditions under which Vishniac worked. Examining the surrounding settings gives a perspective on a variety of living conditions.
I bought this book to give to a Jewish friend, but found it so touching I may have to keep it myself...or buy the latest publication of his work "Roman Vishniak Rediscovered";… (mehr)