The Extraordinary Ordinary / A Memoir in Photographs 1945–1954
The 250 photographs in this remarkable collection create a moving portrait of postwar Europe and 1950s New York City. They show a world both familiar and forever changed.
In Europe, Baer’s images capture countries struggling to understand themselves following years of war and political realignment. The war and its aftermath are ever-present, the way forward uncertain.
In New York, his photographs bring to life a city bursting with optimism, the center of postwar capitalism. Americans had come through the Depression and defeated Hitler: the world was ours.
20% off all pre-orders. Books will be shipped the week of September 15, 2026.
“Meet the untrained amateur who shot postwar Europe and New York City like a Magnum master.”
— Digital Camera World
“Some of the best post-war street photographs you’ve ever seen.”
— Amateur Photographer
“They uncovered a remarkable collection – one which traced the life of Baer, but also his friends, fellow troops and neighbours.”
— Aesthetica Magazine
The Extraordinary Ordinary / A Memoir in Photographs 1945–1954
The 250 photographs in this remarkable collection create a moving portrait of postwar Europe and 1950s New York City. They show a world both familiar and forever changed.
In Europe, Baer’s images capture countries struggling to understand themselves following years of war and political realignment. The war and its aftermath are ever-present, the way forward uncertain.
In New York, his photographs bring to life a city bursting with optimism, the center of postwar capitalism. Americans had come through the Depression and defeated Hitler: the world was ours.
20% off all pre-orders. Books will be shipped the week of September 15, 2026.
“Meet the untrained amateur who shot postwar Europe and New York City like a Magnum master.”
— Digital Camera World
“Some of the best post-war street photographs you’ve ever seen.”
— Amateur Photographer
“They uncovered a remarkable collection – one which traced the life of Baer, but also his friends, fellow troops and neighbours.”
— Aesthetica Magazine
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