Coney Island by Harvey Stein
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Book Reviews of Coney Island
Book Review: Harvey in Color???
Summary: 4 Stars
Having been a student of his sometime ago, I am a little surprise he did a color essay on this book. Also having recorded some of the same subjects and elements from this book on film both in color and black and white, I have to say it can go either way. Color shows the 'fun' of the subjects and objects, black and white, more substance. I did wish he also include some of his black and white work in the book to add strength to the vibrant. As a photo essay,which this book is, it will draw people to the place which in the last decade or so got a bum rap for being only sleazy, which it still is(the transit authorities could help by renovating the big but dank subway station, the mayor could make this place more than a 'summer' playground) but also fun and vibrant. For those readers who seek a 'history' book on this subject, they will have to look elsewhere, Harvey is a documentative 'street' photographer and that is where his heart is, and it shows successfully in this book. Welcome to the world of color, Harvey, but don't neglect your roots.....Book Review: Coney Island
Summary: 1 Stars
TERRIBLE!
Save your money. Very little on the amusements. Instead, we get portrait-type photos of people that could be seen on any beach anywhere in the world. Who are these people? Who cares? Mis-titled, mis-conceived.