Sidney D. Gamble’s China, 1917-1932 : Photographs of the Land and its People
Washington DC: Alvin Rosenbaum Projects, Inc, 1988.
Folding clam-shell box, with Chinese character in red on the front; string-clasp; book in dark-tan cloth has a pasted-on front photograph with black graphic titles. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 12.75 inches tall; 191 pages; illustrated with b/w photographs with Chinese philosophy on the facing page. Forwards by John Hersey and L. Carrington Goodrich; Introduction by Jonathan D. Spence. First Edition, Thus.
A fascinating visual documentation of China during a period of dramatic political and social change. Gamble, an American sociologist and photographer, captured a wide range of scenes, from bustling urban centers to rural landscapes, providing a rich portrait of Chinese life in the early 20th century.
The photographs showcase both the grandeur and the everyday realities of the time, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary Chinese people, as well as elite society, during the final years of imperial rule and the early years of the Republic. Through his lens, Gamble captures key moments of cultural and historical significance, reflecting the complexities of modernization, social stratification, and the tensions between tradition and progress. [Adapted from Reviews]
Subjects: China, Photography, Early 20th Century, Cultural History, Social History Photography, History, Travel, Asia Studies.
Item #20649
ISBN: 0874919169
Price: $145.00
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