See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and ’80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and veritable We Heart favourite Meryl Meisler.
The limited edition book is curated by Marco Savarese with text from Lucrezia Bonarota, and offers readers a snapshot into the cultural landscape of late 20th century America. A vivid narrative of a much-romanticised period in time, Street Walker captures the essence of American life with humour, empathy, and an observational eye; a common trait in Meisler’s exceptional photography.
Judi Jupiter Seeing is Believing, Times Square, NY, NY, June 1978.
An exploration of social change, cultural diversity, and creative expression, all from suburban landscapes evocative of 1980s teenage blockbusters to the iconic decadence of the era’s nightclubs are captured by Meisler’s familiar approach: one that is deeply personal and immersive, and that forms a singular connection with her subjects that brings out genuine and unfiltered moments.
From drive-through waitresses to live sex shows, street parties to kid’s playgrounds, every photograph is soaked in an intangible nostalgia yet instantly relatable. Warm, funny, and kind, Meryl Meisler’s lens allows even the most debauched of circumstances to come alive with charm and empathy.
DUNK A FELLOW FOR FREEDOM, Castro St. Fair, SF, CA August 1979.
A&W Carhop, North of San Francisco, CA, August 1970.
Published in Italy by independent publishing house Eyeshot, Street Walker‘s 160 pages are packed with iconic images from the renowned photographer who was “inspired by the works of Diane Arbus, Jacques Henri Lartigue, Brassaï, and her father Jack Meisler’s family albums,” and who has maintained a unique ability to capture spontaneous and candid moments throughout her career.
An entrancing, limited-edition hardcover book, Street Walker is available by pre-order only from 30 September, 2024. Order your copy now through the Eyeshot website.
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Marion Cleans Our Window, N. Massapequa, NY, August 1976.
MOVIES 25¢ Bat Boy, Mardi Gras, NoLA, February 1977.
Vincent Piccarelli’s Summer in The ’70s, N. Massapequa, NY, August 1975.
Patricia O’Brien Sees Couple Kiss at Castro St. Fair, SF, CA, August 1979.
Hands in Pants, Fire Island Pines, NY, July 1978.
Man in Van, Times Square, NY, NY, July 1978.
Long Hair & Bell Bottoms Dance at Going My Way, Madison, WI, August 1978.
Toweled Lesbian Kiss Between Cherry Grove & Fire Island Pines, NY, July 1978.
Nearly Nude at Castro St. Fair, SF, CA, August 1979.
Jungle Gym (Elaine, Juan, Leslie, Suzanne & Kids), Goddard Riverside Playground, NY, NY, May 1980.
Coned Canine Sniffs Hydrant Near JudiJupiter, NY, NY, June 1978.
