Photo Books for Summer’s End
Ten tomes on photography to tide you over this month. Also, a new book begs the question: Why won’t Britain return looted gold to Ghana?
As summer draws to a close, the end of September heralds the onset of the fall publication frenzy. However, in my mind, the warmth of June lingers on, vividly captured in my camera roll. The season evokes memories of New York City's excitement, from the Knicks' five-game victory to carefree moments spent outdoors. Eight decades ago, photographer Helen Levitt immortalized this same city spirit in her lens, immortalizing children playing, subway antics, and sidewalk chalk art.
In the realm of photo books, these memories are immortalized. This month's list of photo books includes works by Nuyorican photographer Sophie Rivera and Walter Chandoha's collection of over 90,000 cat photos. In the same vein, a monograph delves into Haroutiun Galentz's striking paintings, born from the harrowing experiences of an Armenian Genocide survivor. Meanwhile, a critical review of a book on Britain's looted Asante gold heritage completes the month's offerings.
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