About “The Americans”
The Americans is a photographic book by Robert Frank that became highly influential in post-war American photography. It was first published in France in 1958 and then in the United States the following year. The photographs captured a wide range of American society, presenting a distanced view of both its upper and lower classes. The book offered a complex portrayal of the era, reflecting skepticism toward contemporary values and a sense of widespread loneliness. Frank created the work with a Guggenheim Grant, aiming to produce something new and free from commercial pressures. His book is considered a classic and reflects the iconoclastic spirit of the Beat generation. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1958
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.