John Belshaw , Diane Purvey, John Belshaw and
Vancouver Noir: 1930-1960
- ISBN 13:
- 9781897535837
- author:
- John Belshaw , Diane Purvey, John Belshaw and
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anvil Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 1.5 x 24.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, North America, Canada, John Belshaw,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Vancouver Noir: 1930-1960 explores the complex and often dark side of Vancouver's history during this period. Through a unique blend of photography and historical analysis, the authors reveal how the city was shaped by its inhabitants' desires for order and conformity. The photographs featured in the book offer a fascinating glimpse into the styles of the Noir era, capturing the city's transformation from an industrial economy to a more modern society. The images also document changing values, highlighting behaviours and sites that were increasingly viewed as deviant by the community's elite. By examining police and newspaper pictures, the authors argue that noir-era values and perspectives can be found in the photographic record of the city during this era. This book provides a thought-provoking insight into Vancouver's history, shedding light on an often-overlooked period in the city's development.
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