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PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.

ISBN-100393061450

ISBN-139780393061451

eBay Product ID (ePID)63079380

Product Key Features

Book TitleEllis Island : Ghosts of Freedom

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSubjects & Themes / Architectural & Industrial, Emigration & Immigration, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa)

Publication Year2006

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Social Science, Photography

AuthorStephen Wilkes

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight60.7 Oz

Item Length13.4 in

Item Width10.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-045342

ReviewsIf it is possible to photograph emotion housed in spaces, Wilkes has done it, creating an empathetic portrait., A fascinating and haunting collection of images in which Wilkes captures an alternate vision of this 'gateway to freedom.', Wilkes's stunning photographs--taken over the course of five years--make this book a beautiful historical document., [...] Historical in both scope and timing, Wilkes's book has been released just as Ellis Island's south side is being renovated, largely thanks to Wilkes's attention; soon the haunted desolation captured in these photographs will vanish forever., His vivid and otherworldly photographs of the crumbling corridors and rooms, taken over five years, make up this remarkable book.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal304.8/73

Synopsis"Wilkes's photographs of the 'dark side' of Ellis Island are extraordinary...this book will be a major event."--David McCullough For five years (1998-2003) New York photographer Stephen Wilkes explored the hospital complex that comprised the south side of Ellis Island. Neglected for almost fifty years, the buildings were in a state of extreme disrepair: lead paint peeled from the ceilings and walls, vines and trees grew through the floorboards, detritus and debris littered the hallways. In rooms long-abandoned, Wilkes captured a spirited new vision of this gateway to freedom. Twelve million people passed through Ellis Island. Approximately one percent were turned away for health reasons. Wilkes's powerful images of the underbelly of the island--a purgatory between freedom and captivity--ask us to reflect on the defining experiences of millions. With that rare combination of an eye that sees far beyond the lens with the technical acumen of a master draftsman, Wilkes takes us on an unforgettable journey through our collective past. 77 color photographs., For five years (1998-2003) New York photographer Stephen Wilkes explored the hospital complex that comprised the south side of Ellis Island. Neglected for almost fifty years, the buildings were in a state of extreme disrepair: lead paint peeled from the ceilings and walls, vines and trees grew through the floorboards, detritus and debris littered the hallways. In rooms long-abandoned, Wilkes captured a spirited new vision of this gateway to freedom. Twelve million people passed through Ellis Island. Approximately one percent were turned away for health reasons. Wilkes's powerful images of the underbelly of the island--a purgatory between freedom and captivity--ask us to reflect on the defining experiences of millions. With that rare combination of an eye that sees far beyond the lens with the technical acumen of a master draftsman, Wilkes takes us on an unforgettable journey through our collective past., The brilliant standalone thriller from The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner. WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER YOUR PAST.... When Melanie wakes up in hospital all she knows is that she can't remember any of the first nine years of her life and no-one is there waiting for her. For Dr Stokes - who treated Melanie that night - and his wife, their decision to adopt the abandoned child comes as a blessing following their desperate struggle to deal with the brutal murder of their four-year-old daughter, Meagan. But when, after twenty years of happy family life, Melanie suddenly finds her past under investigation by a reporter and an FBI agent, everything she thought she knew about her new life is questioned. And when horrific messages and gifts start arriving, Melanie is forced to face the terrifying reality that her family may be the last people she should trust... WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU'LL FIND THERE?, "Wilkes's photographs of the 'dark side' of Ellis Island are extraordinary...this book will be a major event." --David McCullough

LC Classification NumberJV6484.W55 2006