- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Konemann; illustrated edition edition (May 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3829028911
- ISBN-13: 978-3829028912
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.5 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #859,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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David Bradford est un homme double. Depuis 1990, à New York, il est un chauffeur de taxi qui fait de la photographie, et un photographe qui conduit un taxi. C'est un homme double, qui va, vient, circule, roule, objectif à la main, associant la photographie au taxi, intimement, comme on fait du lèche-vitrine, fixant pour l'éternité ce qui est en mouvement cependant qu'il est lui-même en mouvement. D'où le titre évocateur Drive-by shootings (dans une édition trilingue, anglais, allemand et français). Ce sont ainsi des photographies de New York de jour et de nuit, au printemps et sous la neige. Des individus dont les vies se croisent pour un bref instant, au creux d'un espace confiné, des plans rapprochés sur les passagers à l'arrière de la voiture, des perspectives verticales, des jeux de reflets sur les vitres des buildings, des angles de rues, des avenues encadrées par de gigantesques bâtiments, des ruelles écrasées par la hauteur, des relents de quotidien new-yorkais saisis parfois dans le rétroviseur. Tout un dialogue avec la ville, au caractère si théâtral. --Céline Darner
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David Bradford is a taxi driver who takes photographs, or a photographer who drives a taxi, six days a week--and has been doing so since 1995. One hand on the wheel, camera in the other--art on wheels.
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest photography books on New York,
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This review is from: Drive-By Shootings (Hardcover)
As you can see from the other reviews, David Bradford is a one of a kind, true artist who deserves all the respect he gets. I had the pleasure of boarding his cab back in 1997 which led me to make a short film on him for my NYU film school project. David has access to some of the most incredible scenes of New York as he drives through the city year round and at all hours with his camera. His photographs catch the subtle changes in light, weather, and emotion of the city. And he sees it from the street level behind the steering wheel. I am honored to be his friend and this book to me is as exciting as the work Andreas Feininger did of New York city during the 30's and 40's.
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best photo books i've ever bought!,
By Mediahound (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Drive-By Shootings (Hardcover)
a book of photographs (and some prose) done by a NY taxi cab driver. all the photos were shot with a point and shoot camera, while he was driving his cab. a great example of how a body of work is equal to more than the sum of the parts. in other words, the individual images are not necessarily masterpieces, but when you put them all together, the body of work could definitely be exhibited in a gallery. goes to show you that to be a successful artist, a concise body of work is more important then successful individual images alone. also, this book is a great example of taking one's circumstances and surroundings and creating something artistic from them. there's room for creativity everywhere, especially for photographic creativity. and in it, the author transcends what might be an ordinary job into something extraordinary. like a bumble-bee buzzing throughout the city, Braford in his cab with camera in hand shows us that in the wake of the events of 9/11/2001 (in fact, the World Trade Center buildings are in many of his shots), NYC is a city full of vitality, life, and soul. as a published photographer myself, and someone who has not yet spent much time in New York, i really appreciate this book. it's one man's view of the city, yes. but he has such a great vantage point as part of the livelyhood of it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bradford takes you there...,
By Kimberly Ripley "stoopidgerl" (Mount Clemens, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Drive-By Shootings (Hardcover)
I have never been to the Big Apple, though for as long as I remember, I have always wanted to go there. David Bradford (a taxi-cab driver) captured NYC from his cab window so well that it really "took me there". I got a feel of NYC while I flipped through the pages of his book. His idea to do this is not only inspirational, but brilliant as well. This book makes a perfect coffee table book- highly recommended to anyone who loves New York!
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