taro, gerta

"Tells the story of Gerda Taro, a headstrong photojournalist with a passion for capturing the truth amid political turmoil and the first woman photojournalist killed in combat"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and work of war photographers Robert Capa and Gerta Taro, who were pioneers in the field of photojournalism as they captured images from the Spanish Civil War.

Packed with dramatic photos, posters, and maps, this compelling book captures the fascinating story of photojournalism in modern times.

Traces the wartime destinies of six individuals against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War in Madrid, among them are Ernest Hemingway, Martha Gellhorn, and Arturo Barea, and makes use of unpublished letters and diaries, official documents, and recovered reels of film.