A picture book biography of the iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham by National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge.
Imogen Cunningham loved to observe the world. She noticed the colors in the woods outside her house and how light and shadows moved between the trees. She tried to capture this beauty on paper with pencils, but something was missing. One day she read about a woman in Paris who earned a living as a photographer, and she knew she was meant to do the same. With the support of her loving father, she then began her journey to become one of the most important photographers in America.
The life of iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham is brought vividly to life by National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge, who also happens to be Cunningham’s granddaughter. With stunning illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Yuko Shimizu, Imogen captures the passion of the creative process with a unique and intimate perspective.
★ "Partridge's biography is artistic in itself, offering snapshots of key transitional moments in a long life." —BCCB, starred review
"A solidly told story about an accomplished artist's beginnings." —Kirkus Reviews
"Partridge's family stories about Cunningham as a child strengthen the narrative as well as readers' appreciation for this talented photographer. Meanwhile, the author’s childhood memories of her grandmother give readers an interesting perspective on Cunningham." —Booklist
A picture book biography of the iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham by National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge.
Imogen Cunningham loved to observe the world. She noticed the colors in the woods outside her house and how light and shadows moved between the trees. She tried to capture this beauty on paper with pencils, but something was missing. One day she read about a woman in Paris who earned a living as a photographer, and she knew she was meant to do the same. With the support of her loving father, she then began her journey to become one of the most important photographers in America.
The life of iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham is brought vividly to life by National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge, who also happens to be Cunningham’s granddaughter. With stunning illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Yuko Shimizu, Imogen captures the passion of the creative process with a unique and intimate perspective.
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★ "Partridge's biography is artistic in itself, offering snapshots of key transitional moments in a long life." —BCCB, starred review
"A solidly told story about an accomplished artist's beginnings." —Kirkus Reviews
"Partridge's family stories about Cunningham as a child strengthen the narrative as well as readers' appreciation for this talented photographer. Meanwhile, the author’s childhood memories of her grandmother give readers an interesting perspective on Cunningham." —Booklist
