Jews and Photography in Britain

by Michael Berkowitz

From the 1850s to the 1950s, photography was one of the most open avenues for Jews in Britain to make a living, as well as to contribute to mainstream culture. If one's picture was snapped for a price in Britain, the person behind the lens was more than likely born a Jew. Through the 1970s, Jews were prime movers behind nearly all things photographic in Britain, including photojournalism, portrait studios, collecting, applications of photography...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477305564
• ISBN13: 9781477305560
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"