Polish Jews

by Roman Vishniac

Photos depict the lives of Polish Jews on the eve of the Holocaust, and are accompanied by a discussion of the aspects of Jewish life that gave it its special qualities

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Roman Vishniac was a Russian-American photographer, best known for capturing on film the culture of Jews in Central and Eastern Europe before the Holocaust. [from wikipedia]

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is comprised of a small collection of photos of Jewish communities in Poland in 1938. It's a beautiful glimpse into daily life of that era, but it doesn't feel compete. I wish it was longer.

[Shane Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful poignant read ....more of a pictorial essay of Eastern European Jewish Life on the eve of the holocaust....these are pictures the author took of Jewish life in Poland in 1938....quite moving considering what happened shortly after.

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was expecting a more compelling photo essay.
I've seen better collections ...