The Americans by Robert Frank, Jack Kerouac Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Americans
Book Review: Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the classic photographic books. I suggest that anyone with a hobby or serious interest in photography read this book.Book Review: Documentary Photography at its best!
Summary: 5 Stars
Robert Frank's "The Americans" is a great lesson in documentary photography - the images transport you to the moment, making you part of what is happening, as an observer. Robert Frank even lets the subject realize his presence by direct eye contact, letting the viewer know S/he is also being observed. I like his breaking of symmetry of lines, creating tension in his compositions, making us ask questions, search for answers about the image. A great book!Book Review: Frank found what he was looking for
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not as impressed with this book as most critics are. Frank traveled around the U.S. and photographed pretty much what he was looking for: visual proof that Americans and their culture are crass, materialist, full of prejudice, and vulgar.
This view has been a commonplace conceit of European artists and intellectuals, and it began even before the colonies had united to become the United States. It was a message that was sure to win him applause from Europeans and also from that portion of the American intelligentsia who take European judgements as final.
I think Frank's photos are highly overrated and took little insight or understanding to create. They reflect mostly a typical European viewpoint and show almost no understanding of what this country and its people are really about.
Book Review: Inspirational photography
Summary: 5 Stars
Robert Frank is a genius. This book is a classic and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in any aspect of photography.Book Review: Inspiring
Summary: 4 Stars
Robert Frank changed the world of photography with this collection of work. I think every young photographer should own and study this book.