Photographic : the life of Graciela Iturbide / Isabel Quintero + Zeke Peña.
"Born in Mexico City in 1942, Graciela Iturbide wants to be a writer, but her conservative family has a different idea. Although she initially follows their wishes, she soon grows restless. After tragedy strikes, she turns to photography to better understand the world. The photographic journey she embarks on takes her throughout Mexico and around the globe, introducing her to fascinating people and cultures, and eventually bringing her success and fame. With more than two dozen photographs by Iturbide herself, Photographic explores the questions of what it means to become an artist"--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781947440005
- ISBN: 1947440004
- ISBN: 9781606065570
- ISBN: 1606065572
- Physical Description: 95 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Los Angeles : The J. Paul Getty Museum, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 91). |
Awards Note: | Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award, 2018 |
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Genre: | Graphic novels. Biographical comics. Graphic novels > Juvenile. Biographies. Biography. Juvenile works. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | YA 770 QUI (Text) | 000149813 | Teen Corner -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Born in Mexico City in 1942, Graciela Iturbide wants to be a writer, but her conservative family has a different idea. Although she initially follows their wishes, she soon grows restless. After tragedy strikes, she turns to photography to better understand the world. The photographic journey she embarks on takes her throughout Mexico and around the globe, introducing her to fascinating people and cultures, and eventually bringing her success and fame. With more than two dozen photographs by Iturbide herself, Photographic explores the questions of what it means to become an artist"--Back cover.