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lexiww's review
3.0
A mystery woman hauntingly captures America in all its 1940-1980 grit and glamour. Of particular note: Her 1950s downtown Chicago urban character portraits.
stenaros's review
5.0
I found out about Vivan Maier because I downloaded the Fathom Events movie theater show of This American Life. I paid five dollars to watch that show and I had an amazing two hours. Vivian Maier was one of the discoveries. This book publishes a retrospective of Maier's work and short essays tell the photographer's story. Maier's work is stunning--her portraits of people she encountered are moving. Her body of work is even more amazing when a page of her negatives are viewed. She mostly just took one shot of each subject. But what a shot.
seaofclouds's review
5.0
Vivian and her work is inspiring. She makes me want to document what I see, for my sake. The fact that she never got to see her work in limelight is both fitting and heartbreaking.
The layout of this book does a great job of showcasing her work and giving it context. It is mostly split into sections via places significant to her (that Vivian photographed).
I randomly selected this book off my library’s shelf and I’m so glad I did. I recommend this to anyone, photographer/artist or not.
The layout of this book does a great job of showcasing her work and giving it context. It is mostly split into sections via places significant to her (that Vivian photographed).
I randomly selected this book off my library’s shelf and I’m so glad I did. I recommend this to anyone, photographer/artist or not.
juju109's review
informative
inspiring
4.5
Beautiful book of photography giving insight into Vivan Maier’s life and work. All b&w photos separated in different sections, all sections beginning with an interesting foreword.
emdub's review
4.0
The Maloof book was good, but in comparison to this one it was done hastily in order to be the first to capitalize on the Maier story. This book, in comparison, is a thoughtful and informed peek into the Mystery Woman that was Vivian Maier, complete with testimony from those who knew and remembered her.
kaysal's review
5.0
Utterly enchanting and emotional, this book does justice to the legacy of Vivian Maier.
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