{"product_id":"prospect-park-photographs-of-a-brooklyn-oasis-1980-to-2025-hardcover","title":"Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamel Shabazz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaylah Amatullah Barrayn\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eRichard E. Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.9 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63673945325917,"sku":"9783791393773","price":55.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/8LRW6jdEhV9783791393773.webp?v=1772420180","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/prospect-park-photographs-of-a-brooklyn-oasis-1980-to-2025-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}