The Price of the Picture: Gerda Taro

She was a ghost story of the twentieth century. Driven from Nazi Germany, Gerta Pohorylle reinvented herself as Gerda Taro and plunged headlong into the chaos of the Spanish Civil War. Determined to fight Fascism with her camera, she teamed up with her partner, André Friedmann, to co-create the legendary figure Robert Capa, defining the very aesthetic of modern war photography. But as the Capa myth soared, Taro carved out her own path. She was a pioneering voice, focusing her lens on the women of the resistance, the raw hope of the militias, and the devastating civilian cost of the conflict. Then, at the height of her powers, she was killed in action—the first woman photojournalist to die covering a war—her legacy tragically overshadowed for decades. Utilizing recently uncovered materials from the "Mexican Suitcase" archive, this definitive biography finally pulls back the lens. It restores Gerda Taro's fierce political commitment, her distinct artistic vision, and her breathtaking courage, ensuring that the forgotten voice of this revolutionary photographer is heard clear and unfiltered. Approx.160 pages, 31300 word count