A fresh perspective on the vibrant legacy of a street photography pioneer - featuring
never-before-published images from the archive Fred Herzog's color-drenched Kodachrome
photographs are among the most striking documents of urban street photography in the 20th
century. Fred Herzog. A Color Legacy is a beautifully produced photobook showcasing previously
unseen images from the photographer's archive - a must-have for lovers of color photography
urban history and visual poetry. Herzog's gaze upon the street was unique: poetic observant
never intrusive. His images bathe everyday scenes in rich red and orange tones revealing the
beauty of the seemingly ordinary. Whether in Vancouver Mexico or Curaçao he always had his
Leica at hand to capture the moment. This volume adds powerful new chapters to Fred Herzog's
photographic legacy. In a time when black and white photography dominated Herzog boldly chose
color - and in doing so made photographic history. Highlights: New previously unpublished
color photographs from the archive Iconic street photography from the 1950s and 1960s Companion
and continuation to the bestselling Modern Color International subjects: Canada USA Barbados
Curaçao Guatemala and Mexico Outstanding color reproduction in high-quality print A visual
treasure for photography lovers collectors and all who want to see urban life through new
eyes Ideal for fans of color photography urban history and visual culture Fred Herzog
(1930-2019) was a German-born photographer who settled in Vancouver in 1953. He began working
as a medical photographer and later taught at Canadian universities. He gained international
recognition for his richly colored street photographs documenting urban life in North America.
His work has been exhibited worldwide - including in Berlin Paris New York and Toronto. Fred
Herzog (1930-2019) who grew up in Stuttgart Germany immigrated to Vancover Canada in 1953
where he initially worked as a medical photographer. He later taught at the University of
British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. He has had major solo exhibitions in Berlin New
York Paris Toronto and Vancover. Hatje Cantz recently published Modern Color (2017) and
Black and White (2022).
