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Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera

Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera, Wayne Lawrence

Orchard Beach: The Bronx RivieraOrchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera, Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
Prestel
English

 

Hardcover
152 pages
310 x 250 mm
2013
ISBN 9783791348711

 

This collection of engaging and beautiful portraits by Wayne Lawrence celebrates the diversity and community of one of New York City’s most popular beaches. Orchard Beach might not be the most elegant place to sunbathe, but if you live in the Bronx, it’s the closest place to swim, relax on the sand, and escape the city’s oppressive summer heat. Drawn to the public beach for its less-than-glamorous reputation, photographer Wayne Lawrence felt a connection to the community as soon as he began snapping pictures. His glamorous portraits of proud men and women, loving couples, and families at play challenge stereotypes associated with working-class people by focusing on universal themes such as the ties that bind and cultural pride. Whether Anglo, African American, or Latino; statuesque or stout; young or old, each individual is treated with dignity and sensitivity. Lawrence’s subjects are a community standing in defiance of popular opinion, proud to call Orchard Beach their own.

About the Artist
Wayne Lawrence is a St.Kitts born documentary photographer, based in Brooklyn, New York. His work represents a visual diary of his life’s journey and focuses on communities otherwise overlooked by mainstream media.
waynelawrenceonline.com

About the Publisher
Prestel is one of the world’s leading illustrated book publishers with a stunning list of beautifully crafted books on all aspects of art, architecture, photography and design.
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