Frank Sutcliffe: Photographer of Whitby

Hiley (De Montfort U., UK) provides a study of the life and career of Frank Sutcliffe (1853-1941), a photographer who lived in Whitby during the Victorian period. Hiley traces his childhood, early interest in photography, portraits of townspeople, style, landscapes and figure studies, works for Kodak, and those of the town itself. Incorporated throughout the text are excerpts from his writings, and 64 full-page plates of his b&w photographs are included. Distributed in the US by David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)