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Slightly Out of Focus : The Legendary Photojournalist's Illustrated Memoir of World War II

by Cornell Capa, Richard Whelan, Robert Capa
$11.90 $7.90 34% off
Slightly Out of Focus : The Legendary Photojournalist's Illustrated Memoir of World War II - Thryft
Slightly Out of Focus : The Legendary Photojournalist's Illustrated Memoir of World War II - Thryft

Breathtaking firsthand account of World War II.

This book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history and human stories of World War II. Through the lens of Robert Capa, the legendary photojournalist, you'll be transported to the front lines of the war, experiencing the terror, camaraderie, and resilience of the soldiers firsthand. With powerful photographs and captivating storytelling, Slightly Out of Focus brings history to life, giving us a deeper understanding of the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought in the war. Prepare to be moved by Capa's compassion, wit, and extraordinary ability to capture the essence of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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Slightly Out of Focus : The Legendary Photojournalist's Illustrated Memoir of World War II

by Cornell Capa, Richard Whelan, Robert Capa
$11.90 $7.90 34% off
ISBN: 9780375753961
Authors: Cornell Capa, Richard Whelan, Robert Capa
Publisher: Modern Library
Date of Publication: 2001-06-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Art, History
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Memoir, Biography, Photography, World War II, War
Goodreads rating: 4.4
(rated by 1885 readers)

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In 1942, a dashing young man who liked nothing so much as a heated game of poker, a good bottle of scotch, and the company of a pretty girl hopped a merchant ship to England. He was Robert Capa, the brilliant and daring photojournalist, and Collier's magazine had put him on assignment to photograph the war raging in Europe. In these pages, Capa recounts his terrifying journey through the darkest battles of World War II and shares his memories of the men and women of the Allied forces who befriended, amused, and captivated him along the way. His photographs are masterpieces -- John G. Morris, Magnum Photos' first executive editor, called Capa "the century's greatest battlefield photographer" -- and his writing is by turns riotously funny and deeply moving.From Sicily to London, Normandy to Algiers, Capa experienced some of the most trying conditions imaginable, yet his compassion and wit shine on every page of this book. Charming and profound, Slightly Out of Focus is a marvelous memoir told in words and pictures by an extraordinary man.
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Breathtaking firsthand account of World War II.

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