Dig it, Daddy-o

Coney Island, 1940

Naked City by Arthur Fellig Weegee

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Weegee's Naked City is, of course, New York City and this photo essay of the city is a must for anyone interested in the history of this great city. Written in 1945 it mostly covers the early forties, the war years, and includes now famous photos such as the beach shot at Coney Island (see below), opening night at the Met and bobbysoxers at a Sinatra concert.

Weegee (Usher Fellig) also includes a chapter of advice for those who would choose photography as a profession as well as brief chapters on the photographers Alfred Stieglitz and Pat Rich.

Although many of the photos included are familiar, reading Weegee's captions and insight add a new dimension.



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