Great Life Stories: Margaret Bourke-White |
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| Author:
| Anderson, Christopher C. L. |
| Series title: | Great Life Stories Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-531-12405-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2005 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic Library Publishing
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| Imprint: | Franklin Watts |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.50 |
Book Description:
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Born in 1904 in New York City, Margaret Bourke-White was a smart, serious child, fascinated by the natural world. After graduating from Cornell University in 1927, she first worked as an architectural photographer and later became one of the first photographers for Life magazine. Considered a pioneer in her field, Bourke-White was the first foreign photographer allowed in the Soviet Union. Her career as a photojournalist took her all around the world where she captured images of many...
More DescriptionBorn in 1904 in New York City, Margaret Bourke-White was a smart, serious child, fascinated by the natural world. After graduating from Cornell University in 1927, she first worked as an architectural photographer and later became one of the first photographers for Life magazine. Considered a pioneer in her field, Bourke-White was the first foreign photographer allowed in the Soviet Union. Her career as a photojournalist took her all around the world where she captured images of many important events of the twentieth century, including World War II. Book jacket.