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The Joy of Looking: Great Photographs from the Library of Congress

The Joy of Looking

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"The Joy of Looking" by Aimee Hess, Hannah Freece is a history book focused on Photography Basics. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

"Most of the images in this book come from the Library's Prints & Photographs Division, but photographs can be found throughout the Library's collections, often in unexpected places. Here you will see pictures from the Veterans History Project, which preserves personal accounts of America's war veterans, and from the Manuscript, Rare Book & Special Collections, and Motion Picture, Broadcast, & Recorded Sound Divisions as well"--Foreword.

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Best For: Readers interested in historical and thematic photography collections
Focus: Showcasing photographs from various divisions of the Library of Congress
Covers: Images from the Prints & Photographs Division, Veterans History Project, Manuscript, Rare Book & Special Collections, and Motion Picture, Broadcast, & Recorded Sound Divisions
Why It Matters: Provides insight into diverse photographic archives within the Library of Congress, highlighting the breadth of historical and cultural documentation through images

"The Joy of Looking" by Aimee Hess, Hannah Freece is a history book focused on Photography Basics. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Photography Basics

Author: Aimee Hess, Hannah Freece

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.

"Most of the images in this book come from the Library's Prints & Photographs Division, but photographs can be found throughout the Library's collections, often in unexpected places. Here you will see pictures from the Veterans History Project, which preserves personal accounts of America's war veterans, and from the Manuscript, Rare Book & Special Collections, and Motion Picture, Broadcast, & Recorded Sound Divisions as well"--Foreword.

AuthorAimee Hess, Hannah Freece
PublisherLibrary of Congress
Published2023-02-07
ISBN-139780844495842
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsPhotography | History ; Photography | Subjects & Themes | General
TopicPhotography Basics
SeriesCollection Close-Ups

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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