Joel Meyerwitz; Aftermath: World Trade Center Archive

Phaidon ISBN-13 978 0 7148 4655 2

"After the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York on September 11th 2001, the world-renowned photographer Joel Meyerowitz felt compelled to visit the site, to document and record the aftermath of the largest ever attack on US soil.  Although initially turned away by police (on the grounds that the site was a crime scene and could not be photographed), Meyerowitz was determined to gain access to the area.  Within days he had established strong links with many of the firefighters, policemen and construction workers contributing to the clean up. With their assistance he became the only photographer to be granted unimpeded access to Ground Zero.  Once there he systematically began to document the wreckage followed by the necessary demolition, excavation and removal of tens of thousands of tonnes of debris that would transform the site from one of total devastation to cleared bedrock.
"Published to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, this book serves not only as an elegy to the thousands who lost their lives, but also celebrates the tireless effort and bravery of the thousands who lost their lives, but also celebrates the tireless effort and bravery of the thousands of police officers, fire fighters, construction workers, engineers, and volunteers who assisted in the clean-up process.
"Presented on a monumental scale, these images of physical ruin and emotional strength - interspersed with personal reminiscences and stories of those working at the site - place on record the moments of courage, compassion, and solidarity that occurred there."

Please look at the photos - they are integral to the description of this item!
  DJ with minimal wear; boards as new.  The text is unmarked.

Weight:  3820g