Featuring over 200 exquisite reproductions of Model's most iconic works, this stunning volume celebrates a mid-twentieth century visionary whose photography captured the raw, dynamic spirit of urban life and its striking social contrasts. Lisette Model's journey from her Viennese roots to her groundbreaking career in New York unfolds in this comprehensive collection of works spanning 1933 to 1959. Featuring her famous Coney Island Bather and Cafe Metropole photographs, as well as never-before-seen pieces, the book immerses readers in her distinctive style-equal parts confrontational and compassionate. Model's self-taught approach to photography flourished during her years in France. Her early portraits of idle elites in Nice delivered biting social critiques, marking her as a bold new voice in visual storytelling. After emigrating to New York, her work graced the pages of Harper's Bazaar and other leading magazines, showcasing the vivid contrasts of urban life, from the impoverished Lower East Side to high-society gatherings. Complemented by melancholic studies from her later travels to the U.S. West Coast and Venezuela, this collection underscores Model's enduring relevance. Featuring insightful commentary from Walter Moser, this book is a must- have for photography enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the intersection of art, history, and social critique. AUTHORS: Walter Moser is head of the department of photography at the Albertina in Vienna. He studied history of art in Vienna and Rome. He has curated many exhibitions, for example: Lewis Baltz (2013), Lee Miller (2015), Robert Frank (2018), Helen Levitt (2019), Faces. The Power of the Human Visage (2021), and VALIE EXPORT (2023). He is the author of many publications on photography and is guest professor at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. SELLING POINTS: . PERFECT FOR: Fans of Lisette Model, who want to delve more into the history behind the photographer's work, technique and life. . SHOWCASING LISETTE MODEL'S MASTERY OF URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY, APTNESS TO PORTRAIT PEOPLE AND HER SOCIAL CRITIQUE: a fascinating collection of Model's most iconic works, making it a perfect book to discover the wonders of mid-20th century photography. . NEW RESEARCH PRESENTED WITH ENLIGHTENING STYLE: A comprehensive collection of works spanning 1933 to 1959. . WALTER MOSES AUTHOR OF SEVERAL ART HISTORY BOOKS: it is a must-have for photography enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the intersection of art, history, and social critique. 200 b/w illustrations
