Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks
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Gordon Parks
by Gordon Parks, Peter W. Kunhardt
Published
2025
Publisher
Steidl GmbH & Co. OHG
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9783969994733
Description
"When Life magazine asked Gordon Parks to illustrate a recurring series of articles on crime in the United States in 1957, he had already been a staff photographer for nearly a decade ... [He] embarked on a six-week journey that took him and a reporter to the streets of New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Unlike much of his prior work, the images made were in color ... Parks rejected clichés of delinquency, drug use, and corruption, opting for a more nuanced view that reflected the social and economic factors tied to criminal behavior and a rare window into the working lives of those charged with preventing and prosecuting it. Transcending the romanticism of the gangster film, the suspense of the crime caper, and the racially biased depictions of criminality then prevalent in American popular culture, Parks coaxed his camera to do what it does best: record reality so vividly and compellingly that it would allow Life's readers to see the complexity of these chronically oversimplified situations."--Provided by publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gordon Parks?
This edition of Gordon Parks has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gordon Parks?
For most readers, Gordon Parks typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gordon Parks?
The estimated word count for Gordon Parks is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gordon Parks?
Gordon Parks was written by Gordon Parks, Peter W. Kunhardt.
When was Gordon Parks published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2025. The original work may have been published on a different date.