Evelyn Hofer Dublin

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The starting point for this book is Evelyn Hofer's Dublin: A Portrait, which features an in-depth essay by V. S. Pritchett and photos by Hofer, and enjoyed great popularity upon its original publication in 1967. Dublin: A Portrait is an example of Hofer's perhaps most important body of work, her city portraits: books that present comprehensive prose texts by renowned authors alongside her self-contained visual essays with their own narratives. Dublin: A Portrait was the last book published in this renowned series.

The newly conceived Dublin focuses on the photos Hofer took on behalf of the publisher Harper & Row in 1965 and 1966. In Dublin Hofer repeatedly turned her camera to sights of the city, but mainly to the people who constituted its essence. She made numerous portraits-be they of writers and public figures or unknown people in the streets. Her portraits give evidence of an intense, respectful engagement with her subjects, who participate as equal partners in the process of photographing.

While working on my Dublin book, I found many people shy and reluctant to be photographed. Therefore, I tried to meet the person first, just to talk, to show my respect ... Evelyn Hofer

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9783958296329
Published: August 2023

Number of pages: 160
Width: 220 mm
Height: 285 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Steidl Publishers