Photojournalist: The Career of Jimmy Hare
- May 14
- 1 min read
By Lewis L. Gould and Richard Greffe
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Jimmy Hare photographed five wars—the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 and 1905, the Mexican Revolution in 1911 and 1914, the First Balkan War in 1912 and 1913, and World War I—when photojournalism was transitioning from staged set pieces to recording the action as it happened. Hare had a reputation for running toward danger rather than away from it.
The more than one hundred photographs selected for this book illustrate Hare’s skill as a photographer, his uncanny knack for being present at important events, and the turbulent period through which he did his most celebrated work. The text that accompanies Hare’s pictures attempts to trace the high points of his reportorial activity and to provide an analysis of the cultural and historical context in which he operated.
MY OPINION
This book has more photographs than words, and very few of either are concerned with the Mexican Revolution. Yet, what there is, is worthwhile if you’re interested in learning about that conflict. What I appreciated most is that Hare’s personality shines through. I wish I could have met him, not because he was famous, but because of his humanity.
