Author: ZEE, JAMES VAN DER. Dodsen, Owen & Camille Billops.
Title: The Harlem book of the dead. [First edition].
Description: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., Morgan & Morgan, [1978]. 85 pp. B./w. / sepia photographs by James Van Der Zee. Orig. softcover. 8vo. - A neat copy. Near fine.Includes an introduction by Toni Morrison. - -James Van Der Zee (June 29, 1886 - May 15, 1983) was an African-American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was specialized in funerals. This book includes many of his photographs, with his comments. The text, by Camille Billops, is primarily an interview with the artist at the age of 91. Includes poetry, by Owen Dodson, inspired by some of the photos.

Keywords: Photography North America Fotografie Noord-Amerika