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In the Shadow of Genius: The Brooklyn Bridge and Its Creators

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Named a Gift Book for the Discerning New Yorker by The New York Times In the Shadow of Genius is the newest book by photographer and author Barbara Mensch. The author combines her striking photographs with a powerful first-person narrative. She takes the reader on a unique journey by recalling her experiences living alongside the bridge for more than 30 years, and then by tracing her own curious path to understand the brilliant minds and remarkable lives of those who built it: John, Washington, and Emily Roebling. Many of Mensch’s photographs were inspired by her visits to the Roebling archives housed at Rutgers University, where she pieced together through notebooks, diaries, letters, and drawings the seminal locations and events that affected their lives. Following in their footsteps, Mensch traveled to Mühlhausen, Germany, the birthplace of John Roebling; to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, where Roebling established a utopian community in 1831; to Roebling aqueducts and bridges in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York; and to the Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where Washington Roebling, the son of the famous engineer, valiantly served as a Union soldier. The book begins and ends with Mensch’s unique photographs of the Brooklyn Bridge, including never-before- seen images captured deep within the structure. The book creatively fuses contemporary photography with the historical record, giving the reader a new perspective on contemplating the masterwork. Fernanda Perrone, Curator of Special Collections and the Roebling Family Archive at Rutgers University, has contributed a Foreword. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Empire State Editions; 1st edition (November 20, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823280454


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.25 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 1 x 11.1 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #361,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #68 in City Photography #151 in Urban & Land Use Planning (Books) #818 in Scientist Biographies


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    • Not Just a book of photographs--far beyond
This book is an intriguing work of art. Mensch leads us on a journey of exploration, revealing the amazing, varied, complex stories of the Roeblings. Genius, drive and character; their inter-personal relationships build a palette that explains why John Roebling's son, Washington, was internally commanded to finish his father's ultimate design: the great East River Bridge (the Brooklyn Bridge). Mensch reveals Washington Roebling's memoir, from the center of the Gettysburg battle is one of the most moving descriptions that I've ever read. The photographs and the quality of the printing are beyond beautiful. The ability for a son to finish his father's work, despite a gauntlet of obstacles, some never before imagined, provides a testament to the strength of the human spirit. --It struck me in such a profound manner that I have used it as a 'gift book' for many of my friends, with whom I have previously had nothing to offer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019 by Dharma 41
    • interesting book
liked it
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020 by Donder
    • Well Done
Nice balance between text and photographs; nice layout.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019 by Jamie
    • Brilliant Look at Brooklyn Bridge Creation
IN THE SHADOW OF GENIUS: THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE AND ITS CREATORS is a brilliant look at one of the most famous bridges in the world by photographer and author Barbara Mensch. As one who has lived in its shadow for three decades, Mensch brings an intimate awareness of the towering structure through her evocative photographs and personal narrative. She also sheds new light on the Roebling masterpiece as she describes the lives of its creators, John, Washington, and Emily Roebling, drawn through study of notebooks, diaries, letters, and illustrations reflecting major events and locations affecting their lives. 5/5 Pub Date 16 Oct 2018 Thanks to Fordham University Press and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. #InTheShadowOfGenius #NetGalley ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018 by Literary Redhead
    • Beautiful Book
This is a very personal account of a photographers relationship with the Brooklyn Bridge. The photos are stunning and the narrative is both compelling and poetic.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020 by Debezog
    • The narrative is interesting but the pictures are even better, they are great
An interesting narrative about those who built the Brooklyn Bridge. Personally, I was mostly impressed by the pictures in the book which I think are stunning. The artist looked for beauty and I believe the pictures can really attest to it. I received a free copy via NetGalley.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018 by The Librarian

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