Leonard Freed (1929-2006) was a pioneer in the genre of socially conscious photo-journalism.
"This Is the Day is an important lens through which to relive one
of the peak moments of the civil rights movement."--Washington
Post
"Leonard Freed's photographs provide one of the best records of the
geographic, racial and generational diversity of the marchers and
the groups they represented. . . . These photographs unveil the
intimate human connections that together produced one of the
nation's most consequential events."--New York Times
"Leonard Freed's statement that 'photography is an emotional thing,
a graceful thing' is most evident on these pages, where determined
individuals of all colors, who were willing to literally stand up
for equal rights for all, are aptly represented."--Choice
"Riveting. . . . Leonard Freed focused on the details: People
arriving by buses and vans to join in the protest. Shots of the
many volunteers preparing placards for distribution show the
marchers' determination. But then he pulls back to get some of the
most stunning images in the book: wide-angle shots of an
overflowing crowd yearning for freedom."--Chicago Tribune
"This handsome black-and-white collection of 79 photos showcases
Magnum Photos photographer Leonard Freed's . . . deft eye for
capturing important and emotional moments."--Publishers Weekly
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