Girl with a Camera: Margaret Bourke-White, Photographer: A Novel

by Carolyn Meyer

2021-01-06 02:58:09

The daring and passionate life of photographer Margaret Bourke-White -- the first female war photojournalist in World War II and the first female photographer for Life magazine -- is captured in this historical novel.  G... Read more
The daring and passionate life of photographer Margaret Bourke-White -- the first female war photojournalist in World War II and the first female photographer for Life magazine -- is captured in this historical novel.  

Growing up, Margaret Bourke-White intended to become a herpetologist, but while she was still in college, her interest in nature changed to a fascination with photography. As her skill with a camera grew, her focus widened from landscapes architecture to shots of factories, trains, and bridges. Her artist''s eye sharpened to see patterns and harsh beauty where others saw only chaos and ugliness. Totally dedicated to her work, and driven by her ambition to succeed, she eventually became a well-known and sought after photographer, traveling all over the United States and Europe. A comprehensive author''s note provides additional information to round out readers'' understanding of this fascinating and inspiring historical figure. Less

Book Details

File size8.56 X 5.75 X 0.91 in
Print pages352
PublisherAstra Publishing
Publication date April 4, 2017
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781629795843
Carolyn Meyer is the acclaimed author of more than fifty books for young people. Her many award-winning novels include Mary, Bloody Mary—an ABA’s Pick of the Lists, an NCSS-CBC Notable Children’...

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