{"product_id":"prospect-park-photographs-of-a-brooklyn-oasis-1980-to-2025-9783791393773","title":"Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025","description":"\u003cb\u003eSpanning 45 years of Jamel Shabazz's photography in Prospect Park, this gorgeous and meditative volume captures the heart and soul of Brooklyn through one of its most cherished spaces.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKnown for his iconic NYC street photography documenting the city's African American community, Jamel Shabazz first gained widespread acclaim with his books \u003ci\u003eBack in the Days\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Time Before Crack\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned for their vivid portrayal of 1980s style and culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, long before his fame as a photographer, Shabazz served in the military and as a corrections officer for twenty years. After long days at work, he often sought refuge in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, describing it as a place to find inner peace--and, since 1980, he has continued capturing its vibrant spirit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection features his signature portraits of locals, from Afro-Caribbean percussionists at Drummer's Grove to multicultural families enjoying moments of quiet reflection. Complementing these human-centered images are lesser-seen landscapes revealing the serene beauty of the park. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTogether, these photographs underscore its dual role as a bustling cultural hub and a tranquil refuge. Perfect for anyone who cherishes Brooklyn's cultural history, this volume reveals a new and deeply personal side of Shabazzʼs work, offering a compelling portrait of community, resilience, and connection within an urban sanctuary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMEL SHABAZZ \u003c\/b\u003eis best known for his iconic images of New York City during the 1980s and 1990s. A documentary, fashion, and street photographer, he has also authored numerous books, including the monographs\u003ci\u003e Back in the Days\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Time Before Crack\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAYLAH AMATULLAH BARRAYN\u003c\/b\u003e is a documentary photographer, curator, and educator, and a frequent contributor to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICHARD E. GREEN \u003c\/b\u003eis a highly-decorated Vietnam veteran, activist, and founder of the nonprofit Crown Heights Youth Collective. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOELLE THÉARD \u003c\/b\u003eis a senior photo editor at the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. Previously, she was program officer at Magnum Foundation.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Prestel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635357778194,"sku":"9783791393773","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac981286-034a-474c-be17-9f46634d06b4.jpg?v=1759230467","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/prospect-park-photographs-of-a-brooklyn-oasis-1980-to-2025-9783791393773","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}