Easton Press
Jacob Riis' HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES
The groundbreaking work that changed the world featuring all the original vintage photographs from the landmark 1890 first edition...
This pioneering work of photojournalism, first published in 1890, documented the squalid living conditions of New York City slums for over one million immigrants. The unforgettable images in this landmark book helped launch a new era of reform that gave hope to millions. Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt called Jacob Riis "the most useful citizen of New York." Limited to just 1,890 hand-numbered copies!
5 1/4" x 8", 320pp
Factory Sealed - Shrink Wrapped
