Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Robert Capa - The Mexican Suitcase

In what has turned out to be one of the most interesting stories in recent years. A Hoard of negatives which belonged to Robert Capa have surfaced. The New York Times has written an article which tells the story of their rediscovery.

The "suitcase" which actually consists of three aged cardboard valises, contains thousands of negatives of pictures that Robert Capa took during the Spanish Civil War. The were thought lost when fled Europe for America in 1939, leaving behind the contents of his Paris darkroom.

Pop on over to the Article and have a read, I for one want to hear more and see more of this amazing find ... Thanks to the Online Photographer for this lead.

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