In a career spanning six decades, Herman V Wall was recognized for his photographic skills as one of the best of the 20th century.
Over one hundred of these items are published in this book, many for the first time..
Thanks to the persistence of his wife, Ruth Hawks Wall, and his daughter, Katherine Wall Panatone, a unique archive of photos, correspondence, awards, and genealogical details have been preserved.
He perfected a blending of artistic intuition with the technical skills required for award-winning images.
There is something essential and compelling in his photos, whether the renowned D-Day landing pictures (the first to be seen by the American public) or the delicacy of his signature flower photographs.
In a career spanning six decades, Herman V Wall was recognized for his photographic skills as one of the best of the 20th century
