Dorothea Lange

This acclaimed biography, written by renowned historian Linda Gordon, offers an in-depth look at the life of Dorothea Lange, the influential photographer known for her iconic images capturing America's Depression era. Through Lange's personal story, Gordon weaves a compelling social history of 20th-century America, exploring significant moments such as the Dust Bowl, the bohemian scene in San Francisco, and Japanese-American internment camps. Winner of the 2010 Bancroft Prize and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Biography, this engaging narrative brings Lange’s transformative journey to life.