katejeminhizer 's review for:

The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik

4.0

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This book does two things. First, it provides a glimpse into the life of famed photographer Dorothea Lange. Secondly the author describes life in early San Francisco. Darznik weaves the two so that each reflects the other. Lange went to San Francisco to start a new life for herself. San Francisco was attempting to come back to life after the devastating fire of 1906. The atmosphere, the fluid lifestyles, the laissez faire attitude towards life was all indicative of starting over and rediscovery. The author does an excellent job at reflecting how the attitude of San Francisco impacted Dorothea's decisions in her life. Lange was able to define herself as a society photographer and establish her mark on photography through her later photos of life during the Depression. A very good read.

I received a copy of this title via NetGalley.