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Condition Notes: This vintage copy of “The Knife and Gun Club: Scenes from an Emergency Room” by Eugene Richards is a powerful and haunting photographic exploration of urban violence and its consequences. Published in 1989, this groundbreaking book captures the raw reality of life in the emergency rooms of Denver’s public hospitals, where Richards spent years documenting the human toll of gun violence, knife attacks, and other traumas.
Through his unflinching lens, Richards offers a visceral and unforgettable glimpse into the lives of victims, their families, and the dedicated medical professionals who fight to save them. His stark black-and-white images, paired with poignant personal accounts, shed light on the often-overlooked human stories behind the statistics of violence.
This book is a must-have for collectors interested in socially conscious photography, as well as those drawn to works that challenge and provoke. Richards’ unique perspective and uncompromising approach have earned him critical acclaim and a place among the most influential documentary photographers of the late 20th century.
