FROM THE NY POST

DEFINING IMAGE

March 10, 2009 --

LEGENDARY photographer Eddie Adams would have hated his new book, "Vietnam." At the Umbrage exhibition of photos from the tome, his widow, Alyssa, said he never would have allowed the cover to show his 1968 Pulitzer Prize-winning shot of a Viet Cong prisoner being shot execution-style on a Saigon street. "The image disturbed him, and he continually wrestled with the responsibility it brought," she said. "He disliked being defined by one image when he was capable of much more." Nodding in agreement were Harry Benson, Bill Eppridge, John Loengard and Nick Ut (who won his own Pulitzer for the shot of a girl running from a napalm attack). Hal Buell, the AP Saigon bureau chief at the time, also attended with Eddie's pal Pete Hamill.
©The New York Post

PICTURES FROM AN EXHIBITION

The Pulitzer winning Eddie Adams photograph
© Photo by Bill Eppridge

There was a huge turnout for the official publication and book signing of photographer Eddie Adams' book, Eddie Adams: Vietnam — authored by his wife, Alyssa Adamas — at Umbrage Editions in New York. Among the constellation of renowned journalists were Bill Eppridge, John Filo, brothers Pete and Brian Hamill, and Nick Ut. Here are some photographs from a very memorable evening

Photographer (l-r) Jay Maisel, Nick Ut, and John Filo with Alyssa Adams (seated)

© Photo by Bill Eppridge

Pete Hamill speaking with guests

© Photo by Bill Eppridge

Sid Monroe and Bill Eppridge

© Photo by John Filo

Sid Monroe with Alyssa Adams

© Photo by Bill Eppridge

The book is now available from all major booksellers, and at Monroe Gallery of Photography. Our congratulations go out to Alyssa Adams.

STEPHEN WILKES PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO FEATURED IN VANITY FAIR

Stephen Wilkes exclusive photographs are featured in the extensive Vanity Fair article "Madoff's World" from the April issue, and currently on the Vanity Fair website. Wilkes also has an exclusive video feature on individuals affected by the Madoff scandal, which may be viewed here .

EDDIE ADAMS BOOK LAUNCH MARCH 5

The first book by one of the world’s legendary photojournalists, Eddie Adams: Vietnam is along-awaited landmark. Adams’1968 Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph cemented his reputation in the public eye and stands forever as an icon for the brutality of our last century: the image of Nguyen Ngoc Loan, police chief of Saigon, firing a bullet at the head of a Vietcong prisoner. Adam’s image fueled antiwar sentiment that ultimately changed the course of history.
Adams’ life in the headlines took him to the remotest corners of this troubled, beautiful planet compiling historic record of the days of our lives. His 45-year career covered thirteen wars and amassed some 500 photojournalism awards.
Through astonishing never-before–seen pictures, articles written by Adams, pages from journals and other artifacts, one great journalist’s experience of the war is told in gripping detail.Edited by Alyssa Adams, with an essay by AP Bureau Chief Hal Buell, and contributions by Peter Arnett, Tom Brokaw, David Halberstam, George Esper, David Kennerly, and more, this is a classic of modern history and photography.
A man to whom Clint Eastwood said, "Good shot;" Fidel Castro said, "Let`s go duck hunting;" and the Pope said, "You`ve got three minutes,” The man behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning picture that changed the world in 1968.
Monroe Gallery of Photography is in New York for the book launch, and is very privilaged to represent the Eddie Adams Estate. Eddie Adams: Vietnam is available from the gallery and most major booksellers. To view Eddie Adams' photography, please vist our website.

STEPHEN WILKES IS GUEST LECTURER AT THE GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE

March 5 · Stephen Wilkes · Evolution

Stephen Wilkes will be a guest lecturer at the George Eastman House this Thursday, March 5. Stephen Wilkes’s most recent monograph, Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom, was named as one of the 5 Best Photography Books by Time Magazine. His talk reviews the evolution of his fine-arts career, and his personal work on Ellis Island and China. Monroe Gallery of photography is honored to represent the photography of Stephen Wilkes.

The George Eastman House, an independent nonprofit museum, is an educational institution that tells the story of photography and motion pictures—media that have changed and continue to change our perception of the world.

George Eastman House

900 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607

585.271.3361

JOE MCNALLY IN SANTA FE

Joe McNally just completed teaching a week-long workshop at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. We are always pleased to welcome our photographers to Santa Fe. A selection of Joe's work is on our website, and you can also follow his blog.

We look forward to seeing Joe again when he teaches another workshop this summer.

BILL EPPRIDGE AND ALYSSA ADAMS TO APPEAR ON "MORNING JOE"

Renowned photographer Bill Eppridge will join Alyssa Adams, wife of the late Eddie Adams, on the MSNBC program "Morning Joe" on a date to be announced shortly.. They will be discussing the new book, "Eddie Adams: Vietnam", authored by Alyssa Adams and containg astonishing never-before–seen pictures, articles, pages from journals, and other of Eddie Adams' artifacts.

Bill Eppridge's assignments were as varied, exhilarating and tumultuous as the times themselves. With well over 100 assignments, Eppridge had already proved his talent by the time he was formally made a member of the exalted Life Magazine staff in 1964. He was assigned to cover the New York airport greeting of The Beatles, amidst the hustle and bustle of the working press. He was determined to occupy the perfect camera angle, and found another photographer looking for the same vantage point: Eddie Adams, on assignment for the Associated Press. It was Bill and Eddie's first meeting, and the beginning of a life-long friendship.

Their paths crossed again in Vietnam. Eppridge returned to America to cover Robert Kennedy's 1966 campaign for Senate, and his 1968 Presidential Campaign. Soon after Kennedy's victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel, he heard eight gunshots—“the sound I will never forget”—and snapped the grim final images of Kennedy, bleeding in the arms of a stunned busboy.

Bill Eppridge is one of the most accomplished photojournalists of the Twentieth Century and has captured some of the most significant moments of that time: the civil rights movement, including the Neshoba murders in Mississippi; Woodstock; and assignments for National Geographic, People, and Sports Illustrated.

"Eddie Adams: Vietnam" is the first book by one of the world’s legendary photojournalists, Eddie Adams, is along-awaited landmark. Adams’1968 Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph cemented his reputation in the public eye and stands forever as an icon for the brutality of our last century: the image of Nguyen Ngoc Loan, police chief of Saigon, firing a bullet at the head of a Vietcong prisoner. Adam’s image fueled antiwar sentiment that ultimately changed the course of history.

Monroe Gallery is honored to represent Bill Eppridge's and Eddie Adams' photography. Stay tuned to our blog for the announcement of the day and time of their appearance.