Chicks with Guns is a photo-book created by Lindsay McCrum. Lindsay McCrum is a fine arts photographer, and resides in both New York and California.[1] Ms. McCrum received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her Masters of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute.[1]
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| Author | Lindsay McCrum |
|---|---|
| Genre | Photo-book |
| Publisher | Vendome Press |
Publication date | October 1, 2011 |
| Pages | 168 |
| ISBN | 9780865652750 |
"Chicks with Guns" features portraits of American women from different backgrounds with their firearms. The book serves to explore the issues of self-image and gender roles by challenging assumptions of gun ownership.[2][3] The women were all different, ranging from hunters, police officers, sportswomen, and competitive shooters. Some weapons are collectible, others are still active.[4] During the photography, McCrum photographed 280 women, selecting only 81 after the final editing process. The oldest female participant was 85 years old. The youngest female participant was 8 years old.[5]
McCrum stated that the idea for photo-book came after reading an article in The Economist which described the large size of the American gun industry.[6] McCrum did not create "Chicks with Guns" for political statement amongst controversy. McCrum does not own a gun.[7]
Reception edit
The book was well-received[8] selling out on Amazon on its first day.[9] McCrum made it clear that she has no personal involvement with firearms.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b "Babbs in the Woods: Lindsay McCrum talks about 'Chicks with Guns'". Hunting, shooting, fishing and adventure for women by women. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ Lindsay, McCrum. "Chicks with Guns". About. Lindsay McCrum. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ Coffey, Laura T. (September 28, 2011). "'Chicks with Guns': Some 15 million US women pack heat". Today Show. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Chicks With Guns: Photographs by Lindsay McCrum". Juxtapoz. Archived from the original on 21 August 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ Gorman, Tom (2012-02-03). "'Chicks with Guns': Photographing Women Who Love Their Weapons". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "'Chicks With Guns': A Picture Of Gun-Toting Women". All Things Considered. National Public Radio. November 26, 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "'Chicks With Guns': A Picture Of Gun-Toting Women". www.npr.org. NPR Books. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ Garner, Dwight (November 16, 2011). "To Behold, Maybe Even to Read". Holiday Gift Guide. The New York Times. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ Schiller, Jakob (October 26, 2011). "Chicks With Guns Photo Book Doesn't Disappoint". Raw File. WIRED. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ Crum, Maddie. "New Photography Book 'Chicks With Guns' Shows 'Unsettling' Images Of Women And Their Firearms." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 20 Oct. 2011. Web. 05 Nov. 2014.
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