Author

Publication

1990 - Doubleday, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

87,750 words, Guess

Page Count

351 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads1046215
  • LibraryThing718015

Classifications

  • DDC770/.92
  • LCCTR140.P35 A3 1990

Description

Presents the autobiography of Gordon Parks, a photographer, writer, and director who worked his way from homelessness to success. Explores Parks's ability to break down barriers to become the first black photographer at "Vogue" and "Life," and the first black screenwriter and director in Hollywood. Describes his relationships with Ingrid Bergman, Roberto Rossellini, Malcom X, Elijah Muhammad, and Muhammad Ali. Also examines his different life experiences in Minnesota; Washington, D.C.; Paris; Rio; and Harlem.

Subjects

Topics

BiographyBiographiesScénaristesPhotographesScreenwritersAutobiografiePhotographers

Places

Genres

  • Biography
  • Biography.

Other Editions

  • Voices in the mirror: an autobiographyDoubleday1990-01-01

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