James Van Der Zee: Harlem Guaranteed

by James Van Der Zee

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

James Van Der Zee (1886–1983) was an American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Aside from the artistic merits of his work, Van Der Zee produced the most comprehensive documentation of the period. Among his most famous subjects during this time were Marcus Garvey, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Countee Cullen.