The September 11 Photo Project
The September 11 Photo Project by Michael Feldschuh, published by Harper Collins on April 16, 2002, is a poignant collection that captures the profound impact of the September 11 attacks through photography and personal narratives. This edition spans 197 pages and presents a selection of images from over five hundred contributors, offering a visual testament to the events of that day and the collective grief experienced by many. Feldschuh’s own experience as a witness to the tragedy adds a deeply personal layer to the project, which aims to foster understanding and healing.
Readers will find a diverse array of perspectives within this book, as the photographs are accompanied by the words of the photographers, reflecting their emotions and thoughts during a time of crisis. The collection not only documents the immediate aftermath of the attacks but also serves as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. With themes of history, photography, and political science interwoven throughout, this work invites contemplation on the lasting effects of that day and the ongoing journey toward healing. The proceeds from this book will support the New York City Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, furthering the project’s mission beyond its initial exhibition.
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“I witnessed the fall of the burning towers and death of thousands of people just blocks from where I live. I had taken my camera with me that morning and in a crowd of people took photos while in deep shock, fearing for the lives of those trapped and the rescue workers rushing to save them. I have never felt so helpless in my life.”–Michael Feldschuh
During the three months that the September 11 Photo Project was on display at a donated gallery in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, more that forty thousand people visited the space to view the photos and read the words of the project’s contributors. The photos in this book, selected from the submissions of more than five hundred photographers, young and old, amateur and professional, give a permanent voice to those who made the September 11 Photo Project what it is: an attempt to build new understanding from the ashes of what has been.
These photographs are presented in the following pages with the words of the photographers, as they appeared in the gallery.
The perspectives represented on the gallery walls were as diverse as the photos were haunting. Many visitors went away from the exhibit with a greater understanding of what had occurred and were able to begin the healing of the deep wounds of losing friends and neighbors, of witnessing unfathomable atrocity, of feeling that there was no way to help. Together in this book, these words and images lend insight into this calamitous event and our world as it changed in those terrifying moments on a sunny September morning.
The SoHo gallery is closed, but the project continues; the collection has embarked on a nation-wide tour.
The September 11 Photo Project will use its proceeds from the sale of this book to continue its mission, and to support the New York City Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.
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