In the Picture

“Through decades of keen observations of the American cultural landscape, Friedlander has been methodically, relentlessly and endearingly documenting himself. In the Picture . . . celebrates the pleasures of looking back at a life well seen.”—New York Times, Top Ten Photo Books of 2011

“Amid all the mischief, the book is also a narrative of a man ageing before our eyes, the young, lean Friedlander gradually giving way to a more jowly—and scowly—presence. . . . A life laid bare, then, but slyly and with a self-questioning smile.”—Sean O’Haghan, The Observer

“What makes this latest (and, one hopes, not last) volume of self-portraiture exceptional is its inclusion of five decades of work and many never-before-seen images. . . . An excellent choice for photographers who wish to explore techniques of self-portraiture and readers interested in learning more about this great American photographer.”—Michael Dashkin, Library Journal

Selected as one of the Top Ten Photo books of 2011 by The New York Times