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Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, & the Invention of Modern Photojournalism Kindle Edition

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“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.” –Robert Capa

Robert Capa and Gerda Taro were young Jewish refugees, idealistic and in love. As photographers in the 1930s, they set off to capture their generation's most important struggle—the fight against fascism. Among the first to depict modern warfare, Capa, Taro, and their friend Chim took powerful photographs of the Spanish Civil War that went straight from the action to news magazines. They brought a human face to war with their iconic shots of a loving couple resting, a wary orphan, and, always, more and more refugees—people driven from their homes by bombs, guns, and planes.

Today, our screens are flooded with images from around the world. But Capa and Taro were pioneers, bringing home the crises and dramas of their time—and helping give birth to the idea of bearing witness through technology.

With a cast of characters ranging from Langston Hughes and George Orwell to Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, and packed with dramatic photos, posters, and cinematic magazine layouts, here is Capa and Taro’s riveting, tragic, and ultimately inspiring story.

This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

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Gr 7 Up—Robert Capa and Gerda Taro carved out careers as photojournalists, striving to capture the victories and defeats of the anti-Fascist freedom fighters during the Spanish Civil War. As European Jews, they understood the dangers of Nazi ideology. Thus, together with thousands of young idealists and a handful of literary giants (Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Neruda), they fought to defeat Franco and prevent another world war. Though their efforts were thwarted and countless lives (including Taro's) were lost, their photos, snapped in the middle of the action, were instrumental in bringing the war's horrors to the forefront of the global community and in firmly establishing a new kind of journalism that remains crucial to news reporting. Aronson and Budhos provide a detailed account of Capa's and Taro's sometimes conflicting romantic and professional lives. They also convey the brutality and senselessness of war in descriptions of battles and their aftermath. Original black-and-white photos complement the text, while explanatory charts, notes, and appendixes offer historical context. The use of present tense, interspersed with past tense references, occasionally distracts from the overall powerful content. VERDICT Intriguing and unusual subject matter for this age group; recommended for teen collections that serve patrons with an interest in journalism and history.—Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, formerly at LaSalle Academy, Providence

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Eyes of the World captures an extraordinary―and tragic―moment in time. Robert Capa and Gerda Taro were young, idealistic, in love, and two of the best photographers who ever lived. This book does a great service for readers of all ages by evoking that moment telling the story of this couple so well.” ―Adam Hochchild, author of Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939

“A fascinating look at the evolution of photojournalism.... Readers not only get a strong sense of who these photographers were as people, they will understand what made their pictures so special. Thoroughly researched and cited, the text offers a unique perspective.” ―
Booklist, starred review

“Aronson and Budhos do a phenomenal job bringing the Spanish Civil War to life through the eyes of two young photojournalists.” ―
VOYA, starred review

"Captivating, powerful, and thought-provoking." ―
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Aronson and Budhos...vividly and intimately recount the story of pioneering war photojournalists Robert Capa (1913–1954) and Gerda Taro (1910–1937)." ―
Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01J1EGYNC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co.; Illustrated edition (March 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 213074 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0805098356
  • Customer Reviews:
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Possible discrepancies in accuracy
First off, I actually like this book for the most part. However the first thing I noticed about the book, it might be questionable. I watched a documentary about Capa's editor. He told the story of D-day and waiting for the photos to come in. He said that when they finally arrived there were several rolls of film. Capa included a note that said the 4 rolls have the best shots so develop them first. I am paraphrasing but that was the gist of the note. However this book leads us to believe Capa had two cameras with one roll of film per camera that were shot. Once he was done with those he headed back to the boat, and that he only shot two rolls of film the whole time. The next part I found to be inaccurate was the way Taro was depicted. The book some what leads us to believe she was a flirtatious woman that would almost do anything just for a ride to the front and to get ahead in the business. It made it seem like her feelings for Capa were only there when it benefited her. Although in the documentary I watched her and Capa's friends pointed out how much they cared for one another and how they were inseparable. In fact their friends stated how they were together every day except the day of her death. And that Capa was so distraught over her death because it was the first day he chose not to accompany her. But the book tells a different story. It tells a story of how they were separated from one another almost all the time. Now I'm not sure how accurate this book is. Although I am more likely to believe video accounts from the people who were there, and the friends that knew them best. Then someone who wrote a book about their life.I also was a little disappointed that the book had several photos from other photographers. Granted one of the people was their friend that was traveling with them. But that was not mentioned in the title of the book. I thought it was strictly about their lives not other people's as well. Now don't get me wrong I don't mind that there were photos taken by other people of Capa and Taro. It was the photos that had nothing to do with them that I could have done without.Also I was very disappointed in the format of many of the photos. As you can see with my photos I shared of the book. Many of the photos are are enlarged to cover a little more than one page. Which causes a big portion of the photo to be in the crease. This in my opinion ruins the photos, and the photos were the main reason for my purchase. Also many of the photos are askew, usually being cut off at the edges making a displeasing view of the photos.Now there are some nice stories within the book, but with the discrepancies I found it makes me wonder if these were mere stories not facts. Also the writer assumes and presumes a lot. In many of the captions the writer says things like Capa was probably thinking this or feeling this. I don't really care what the writer thinks, within a book like this I prefer accuracy and facts not a discussion.Overall the book is a nice in a introduction to, two of the most influential photographers and photojournalists of all time. Just read it with a little skepticism. One thing I appreciate is how beautiful these photographers eyes are for capturing humanity, the beauty of people, and the lives they lived. They didn't just stick to showing gruesome photos instead they captured the beauty they seen whenever they could. I just wish this book provided photos that were situated on the pages in a proper way.I only paid $4.99 for a new book. Anything under $10.00 I think would be a decent price. Otherwise I would hold off until a sale.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2017
I had heard Marc talk about this book at a conference last year, and his enthusiasm for the project had all attendees anxious to get a copy. I just got one for my library today, and it was worth the wait! First of all, the design of the book is flawless. I can imagine my middle school students picking it up just because they're attracted by the cover, and the square shape, familiar to students as an Instagram format, but also reminiscent of Taro's photos taken with her Reflex-Korelle camera. The layout compels you to keep turning pages, but you will linger over the photos--and text--for hours. This is the type of nonfiction our students deserve--written without condescending to them, and with such obvious attention to each detail. The appendices, descriptions of the political figures in the book, and timeline will all help students deepen their understanding. There is also a website for the book created by the International Center for Photography that provides further detail on the photographs. This book belongs in every middle and high school library!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
It fully lives up to its subtitle. And I think the best single book I have read about the Spanish Civil war. What a tragedy that the West allowed Fascist Franco to triumph over a popular and freely elected government. Very possible WWII could have been averted if Hitler and Mussolini had not been allowed to use Spain as a training ground for further invasion. And Capa and Taro photographed it all and the subtext of the book was their love story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
This book increased my knowledge about these amazing photographers and the times in which they lived.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
A pleasure to read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
Wonderful book that includes a plethora of photographs by not only Capa but by Taro as well. She was a real talent, as well as brave past the point of foolish (just as Capa was) with regard to getting close to combat action. In addition, it's a great history book with regard to the Spanish Civil war. More than worth the stipend.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
Excellent for teens and young adults who are not familiar with Robert Capa and Gerda Taro.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
First off, I actually like this book for the most part. However the first thing I noticed about the book, it might be questionable. I watched a documentary about Capa's editor. He told the story of D-day and waiting for the photos to come in. He said that when they finally arrived there were several rolls of film. Capa included a note that said the 4 rolls have the best shots so develop them first. I am paraphrasing but that was the gist of the note. However this book leads us to believe Capa had two cameras with one roll of film per camera that were shot. Once he was done with those he headed back to the boat, and that he only shot two rolls of film the whole time. The next part I found to be inaccurate was the way Taro was depicted. The book some what leads us to believe she was a flirtatious woman that would almost do anything just for a ride to the front and to get ahead in the business. It made it seem like her feelings for Capa were only there when it benefited her. Although in the documentary I watched her and Capa's friends pointed out how much they cared for one another and how they were inseparable. In fact their friends stated how they were together every day except the day of her death. And that Capa was so distraught over her death because it was the first day he chose not to accompany her. But the book tells a different story. It tells a story of how they were separated from one another almost all the time. Now I'm not sure how accurate this book is. Although I am more likely to believe video accounts from the people who were there, and the friends that knew them best. Then someone who wrote a book about their life.

I also was a little disappointed that the book had several photos from other photographers. Granted one of the people was their friend that was traveling with them. But that was not mentioned in the title of the book. I thought it was strictly about their lives not other people's as well. Now don't get me wrong I don't mind that there were photos taken by other people of Capa and Taro. It was the photos that had nothing to do with them that I could have done without.

Also I was very disappointed in the format of many of the photos. As you can see with my photos I shared of the book. Many of the photos are are enlarged to cover a little more than one page. Which causes a big portion of the photo to be in the crease. This in my opinion ruins the photos, and the photos were the main reason for my purchase. Also many of the photos are askew, usually being cut off at the edges making a displeasing view of the photos.

Now there are some nice stories within the book, but with the discrepancies I found it makes me wonder if these were mere stories not facts. Also the writer assumes and presumes a lot. In many of the captions the writer says things like Capa was probably thinking this or feeling this. I don't really care what the writer thinks, within a book like this I prefer accuracy and facts not a discussion.

Overall the book is a nice in a introduction to, two of the most influential photographers and photojournalists of all time. Just read it with a little skepticism. One thing I appreciate is how beautiful these photographers eyes are for capturing humanity, the beauty of people, and the lives they lived. They didn't just stick to showing gruesome photos instead they captured the beauty they seen whenever they could. I just wish this book provided photos that were situated on the pages in a proper way.

I only paid $4.99 for a new book. Anything under $10.00 I think would be a decent price. Otherwise I would hold off until a sale.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
First off, I actually like this book for the most part. However the first thing I noticed about the book, it might be questionable. I watched a documentary about Capa's editor. He told the story of D-day and waiting for the photos to come in. He said that when they finally arrived there were several rolls of film. Capa included a note that said the 4 rolls have the best shots so develop them first. I am paraphrasing but that was the gist of the note. However this book leads us to believe Capa had two cameras with one roll of film per camera that were shot. Once he was done with those he headed back to the boat, and that he only shot two rolls of film the whole time. The next part I found to be inaccurate was the way Taro was depicted. The book some what leads us to believe she was a flirtatious woman that would almost do anything just for a ride to the front and to get ahead in the business. It made it seem like her feelings for Capa were only there when it benefited her. Although in the documentary I watched her and Capa's friends pointed out how much they cared for one another and how they were inseparable. In fact their friends stated how they were together every day except the day of her death. And that Capa was so distraught over her death because it was the first day he chose not to accompany her. But the book tells a different story. It tells a story of how they were separated from one another almost all the time. Now I'm not sure how accurate this book is. Although I am more likely to believe video accounts from the people who were there, and the friends that knew them best. Then someone who wrote a book about their life.

I also was a little disappointed that the book had several photos from other photographers. Granted one of the people was their friend that was traveling with them. But that was not mentioned in the title of the book. I thought it was strictly about their lives not other people's as well. Now don't get me wrong I don't mind that there were photos taken by other people of Capa and Taro. It was the photos that had nothing to do with them that I could have done without.

Also I was very disappointed in the format of many of the photos. As you can see with my photos I shared of the book. Many of the photos are are enlarged to cover a little more than one page. Which causes a big portion of the photo to be in the crease. This in my opinion ruins the photos, and the photos were the main reason for my purchase. Also many of the photos are askew, usually being cut off at the edges making a displeasing view of the photos.

Now there are some nice stories within the book, but with the discrepancies I found it makes me wonder if these were mere stories not facts. Also the writer assumes and presumes a lot. In many of the captions the writer says things like Capa was probably thinking this or feeling this. I don't really care what the writer thinks, within a book like this I prefer accuracy and facts not a discussion.

Overall the book is a nice in a introduction to, two of the most influential photographers and photojournalists of all time. Just read it with a little skepticism. One thing I appreciate is how beautiful these photographers eyes are for capturing humanity, the beauty of people, and the lives they lived. They didn't just stick to showing gruesome photos instead they captured the beauty they seen whenever they could. I just wish this book provided photos that were situated on the pages in a proper way.

I only paid $4.99 for a new book. Anything under $10.00 I think would be a decent price. Otherwise I would hold off until a sale.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
Great photos and text about the pivotal 1930s in Europe.

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Stefano
5.0 out of 5 stars Capa e Gerda che altro da dire
Reviewed in Italy on June 14, 2022
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Gary Craggs
4.0 out of 5 stars Beware: target audience is teenagers, with no prior knowledge of the context or subject.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2021
I didn’t realize this when I ordered the book, coming off the back of a documentary I’d seen in which the authors spoke of Capa and Taro. Then the book arrives with a sticker about wining a young adult fiction award, uh oh. And indeed; it’s written in a jolly teacher tone, in the present tense, to engage readers in the story and what motivated this couple. But there is a lot of simplistic celebratory endorsement, no critical reflection, too much historical context and as such it becomes a tedious read for an adult who already knows about the Spanish Civil War or even photography. (There is scant mention of their gear, or how it is used, just simplistic description of the film photography process.) Shame, as the subject matter is definitely worthy of serious historical study. I’m baffled why this audience was chosen rather than adults, given how few kids I can imagine being remotely interested in this stuff. And I say that as a History teacher.
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Kathryn
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bel ouvrage
Reviewed in France on September 9, 2018
Très bel ouvrage.
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