- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Focal Point (Oct 20 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 142620504X
- ISBN-13: 978-1426205040
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 2.1 x 21.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 998 g
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#806,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #77 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Subjects > Children
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Whether you think of it as the ultimate in time-lapse photography or a reality show begun decades before its time, this 30-year photographic look at one middle-class family from Louisville, Kentucky, is Americana at its most evocative—at once moving, modest, and quietly magnificent. Conceived in the 20th century and carried forward into the 21st, this remarkable collection peers into every aspect of one particular family’s life to produce an album that is instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever shared the American experience.
A gifted photojournalist whose 250 discerning images speak for themselves in eloquent black and white, Pam Spaulding started to record the simple, unscripted "real life" events of the McGarveys immediately after the birth of the couple’s first baby in 1977 and ended with the wedding of the second of their three children in 2007. From the death of a beloved dog to Dad McGarvey struggling to assemble a toy aircraft carrier in the wee hours of Christmas, these are scenes that all of us know yet rediscover with astonishing force. From proud young parents to their kids squabbling in the backseat of the family car to the next generation of newlyweds, it’s all here—love, humor, intimacy, tragedy, loyalty.
A gifted photojournalist whose 250 discerning images speak for themselves in eloquent black and white, Pam Spaulding started to record the simple, unscripted "real life" events of the McGarveys immediately after the birth of the couple’s first baby in 1977 and ended with the wedding of the second of their three children in 2007. From the death of a beloved dog to Dad McGarvey struggling to assemble a toy aircraft carrier in the wee hours of Christmas, these are scenes that all of us know yet rediscover with astonishing force. From proud young parents to their kids squabbling in the backseat of the family car to the next generation of newlyweds, it’s all here—love, humor, intimacy, tragedy, loyalty.
About the Author
Pam Spaulding has been a photojournalist at the Louisville Courier-Journal for 35 years. She has taught for the National Press Photographers Association.
Claude Cookman is an associate professor of journalism at the Indiana University school of journalism. He has been a writer and picture editor for numerous periodicals.
Claude Cookman is an associate professor of journalism at the Indiana University school of journalism. He has been a writer and picture editor for numerous periodicals.
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Fascinating Photography Book Chronicling 3 Decades in the Life of One Family, July 2 2010
By Jennifer "Jenners" - Published on Amazon.com
My Rating: 4 starsBrief Summary: Photographer Pam Spaulding spent three decades photographing the McGarvey family from Louisville, Kentucky. Starting in 1977 after the birth of the couple's first baby and continuing until 2007, this book contains a selection of photos from this timeframe--allowing you to literally watch the family grow up before your eyes. Although there is some text in the book, the majority of the book consists of full-page black and white photos, often with photos from two different decades facing each other.
Brief Thoughts: This book was just fascinating, and once I started paging through it, I couldn't stop. It was also interesting to learn how this project grew and developed and to hear from both parties how the relationship grew and evolved.
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Great project; family photographers take note, Jan 19 2010
By Doug in KY - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: An American Family: Three Decades with the McGarveys (Hardcover)
I live in the city where this photographer has worked for more than 30 years and bought the book after seeing a preview in the Courier-Journal. I think everyone will find certain photos that resonate; I loved the photos of young grandparents with their young grandkids, juxtaposed with photos of the same kids as young adults, having transitioned to the role of providing support and encouragement for an elderly relative. Ms. Spaulding captures other moments I could relate to--from the teenager's first time in a new car to the loss of the family pet. And if your Dad every stayed up late assembling your Christmas present, he'll love this book.I do wonder how this family's behavior might have been influenced by having a journalist around to record private moments. If it was, the results seem positive.
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