{"product_id":"9783791393773-prospect-park","title":"Prospect Park","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his iconic NYC street photography documenting the city’s African American community, Jamel Shabazz first gained widespread acclaim with his books \u003cem\u003eBack in the Days\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Time Before Crack\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned for their vivid portrayal of 1980s style and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. This 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56396055511414,"sku":"9783791393773","price":33.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36660559.jpg?v=1761018655","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9783791393773-prospect-park","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}