Prisoners of Age, the Alcatraz Exhibition

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Summary: can't look away
Review: apart from the magnificent photographs and compelling text,this book is powerful because it forces a reader to think about the shameful issue of america's prisons. at a time when most citizens would rather look at the latest celebrity du jour on the cover of every magazine, a work of art that presents real people -- most often old, a no-no in this society -- in grim situations should be applauded. "prisoners of age" peers into the abyss with courage and the result is the antithesis of fantasyland.

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Summary: Real Stories
Review: Every picture in the book represents the sorrows and pain of the human condition -- these are the real stories of people who lost their way. "Prisoners of Age" is a fascinating look at those who have had plenty of time to think about the choices they've made. It's revealing, unflinching and beautifully photographed.

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Summary: Real Stories
Review: Every picture in the book represents the sorrows and pain of the human condition -- these are the real stories of people who lost their way. "Prisoners of Age" is a fascinating look at those who have had plenty of time to think about the choices they've made. It's revealing, unflinching and beautifully photographed.

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Summary: A visual odessy
Review: Great read. i loved the the pictorials. Some of those convicts were real spooky.

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Summary: Prisoners of Age - Excellent Quality
Review: I found the book Prisoners of Age to be a very powerful and revealing collection of portraits and photo essays. The images were on par with the photography of Richard Avedon and Mary Ellen Mark. This book forces you to slow down and think about our aging prison population not just as a number but as real people with hopes and dreams. This book does not attempt to pass judgment about the incarceration of the aged but lets the viewer draw his or her own conclusions. The overall quality of the book is outstanding with first rate printing and cutting edge design and layout that showcases the photography.

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Summary: Prisoners of Age - Excellent Quality
Review: I found the book Prisoners of Age to be a very powerful and revealing collection of portraits and photo essays. The images were on par with the photography of Richard Avedon and Mary Ellen Mark. This book forces you to slow down and think about our aging prison population not just as a number but as real people with hopes and dreams. This book does not attempt to pass judgment about the incarceration of the aged but lets the viewer draw his or her own conclusions. The overall quality of the book is outstanding with first rate printing and cutting edge design and layout that showcases the photography.

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Summary: An American Odyssey
Review: I spent hours browsing the sobering and, at times, shocking stories of these aged and infirm inmates in the prison system of the southern U.S. The portraiture, stunning design and layout of this book made it a thoroughly engaging read. I only hope the "Prisoners of Age" exhibition itself comes to the east coast so that I can have a chance to see it in person.

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Summary: Yes Ron, we can feel something afterall.
Review: I've known Mr Levine's work for a long time. He has always shown us the dignity and humanity of the people he's photographed. I beleive he has really out done himself this time. I like that he was moved by these men and he has moved us also. He has become one of our generation's most important portrait photographers. Though he has been shooting for a long time, his passion is fresh and strong. Thank you Mr Levine, you have inspired me; you've taken a subject and turned it on it's ear. All of us who create wish to accomplish this kind of impact. BRAVO.

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Summary: engaging
Review: Prisoners of Age is visually and intellectually stimulating. I was fortunate enough to see the actual exhibition in San Fran. Having the book to peruse through at my leisure is a bonus and brings back the vividness of the photographs on display in Alcatraz while in addition providing some very interesting reading. I recommend it for personal or a gift purchase.

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Summary: engaging
Review: Prisoners of Age is visually and intellectually stimulating. I was fortunate enough to see the actual exhibition in San Fran. Having the book to peruse through at my leisure is a bonus and brings back the vividness of the photographs on display in Alcatraz while in addition providing some very interesting reading. I recommend it for personal or a gift purchase.