Old Chinatown

Old Chinatown: A Book of Pictures (1912) is a photographic book by Arnold Genthe, a German-American photographer and artist. The book consists of a collection of black and white photographs capturing the daily life and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown during the early 20th century. Genthe's photographs offer a unique glimpse into the bustling streets, colorful shops, and vibrant people of this historic neighborhood. The book includes a preface written by Will Irwin, an American journalist and author, who provides context and insight into the significance of Chinatown and its people. Old Chinatown: A Book of Pictures is a valuable historical document and an artistic masterpiece that celebrates the beauty and diversity of one of America's most iconic neighborhoods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.