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Slightly Out of Focus: The Legendary Photojournalist's Illustrated Memoir of World War II (Modern Library War)

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In 1942, a dashing young man who liked nothing so much as a heated game of poker, a good bottle of scotch, and the company of a pretty girl hopped a merchant ship to England. He was Robert Capa, the brilliant and daring photojournalist, and Collier's magazine had put him on assignment to photograph the war raging in Europe. In these pages, Capa recounts his terrifying journey through the darkest battles of World War II and shares his memories of the men and women of the Allied forces who befriended, amused, and captivated him along the way. His photographs are masterpieces -- John G. Morris, Magnum Photos' first executive editor, called Capa "the century's greatest battlefield photographer" -- and his writing is by turns riotously funny and deeply moving. From Sicily to London, Normandy to Algiers, Capa experienced some of the most trying conditions imaginable, yet his compassion and wit shine on every page of this book. Charming and profound, Slightly Out of Focus is a marvelous memoir told in words and pictures by an extraordinary man. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Modern Library


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2001


Edition ‏ : ‎ New edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375753966


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 61


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.53 x 8 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ Modern Library War


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    • loved it
Format: Paperback
i saved this book to read on the plane, since it's pretty slim. it's praised more for the famous pictures, i think, than the text. i liked it a lot. it's the story of a really interesting time and place, and he doesn't want to let the reader down by making anything sound boring. some passages are dated or awkward, but mostly he reminds me of a character in an i.b. singer book: an adventurer and also a bit of a [...]. he talks about the fog of war: he dared not ask for help from the soldiers he was with, because they couldn't see him in the dark or in the smoke, and with his heavy accent they were bound to mistake him for the enemy. this memoir covers a pretty finite period of time in a very short life. (capa had a love affair with ingrid bergman, and this was the inspiration for the film 'rear window.') he started out as a journalist, and he's a good writer and story-teller as i said. you probably won't want to put the book down, but when you're finished you'll hold onto it for the sake of the photographs. i don't care about war history or photography particularly; my favorite pic is the one OF him at the front of the book--drunk and happy, in a tux. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2009 by A. Dousset
    • Must-read autobiography of one of the best photojournalists of the 20th century
Format: Kindle
A fascinating autobiography of one of the best photojournalists of the 20th century. Robert Capa was a gutsy guy who would go anywhere and do anything for a good photo, including jumping untrained with airborne troops invading Sicily in World War II. As dashing as he was, he proved surprisingly vulnerable when it came to women. The loss of most of his D-Day photos is one of the great tragedies of photojournalism. If you have an interest in history and/or photojournalism, this is a must-read book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019 by John Flora
    • A fine read
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed getting to know Capa and share in his adventures during the war. The book was very entertaining and I learned about an iconic time in journalism - the camaraderie, the free wheeling lifestyle of the photographers as well as glimpses of Ernie Pyle, Ernest Hemingway, and Omar Bradley.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024 by Sharon Pio
    • Reads like a movie script
Format: Paperback
This autobiography may not be exhaustive but it packs a punch and gives the reader a glimpse into the life of arguably the world’s best combat photographer. I really enjoyed his incredible story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025 by Philip Corlis
    • Great Read!
Format: Kindle
I first read this book 60 years ago, and now after recently re-reading it, it was just as delightful. I realize that delightful is an ironic word to describe a book about war, but Robert Capa, besides having been a fantastic photographer was also a very fine writer while relating his experiences between 1942 and 1945 during the North African and European campaigns. When in London, Naples or Paris and not covering a battle, his joie de vivre is contagious. I highly recommend this book. John Messina, Photographer and Architect. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021 by john messina
    • Capa The Wild
Format: Kindle
A sardonic humor filled account underplaying his own bravery in pursuit of the best possible war picture. You need to read between the lines to understand the pain but this a good story (ghost) written with a light touch. Interwoven is Capa’s personal moment, a love story not expected in war. Very much worth a read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020 by Conchscooter
    • To this day he is still regarded as the best war photographer of all times
Format: Paperback
Capa would have turned 100 last year and this is his only book! he died in Indochine (1954) after stepping on a landmine - he was covering the war! To this day he is still regarded as the best war photographer of all times! He covered politics in Germany, Trotsky in Finland, the Spanish Civil War (where he lost his dear love Gerda Taro - writer/photographer killed by a War Tank that ran over her) and WWII! This autobiographical book was supposed to be the plot of a movie made in Hollywood. It is just a great book about some of his best pictures. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014 by Rod DeFrance
    • Fantastic first person account of Capa’s life!
Format: Paperback
Flows very well! Interesting and at times gripping! A real photographer’s photographer! Died repotting the horrors of war that need to be known to prevent this from happening again. Unfortunately, there are not enough like him around today.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021 by E. Caliguri

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