DeCarava, Roy. Popular Photography. Volume 66, Number 4. April 1970. Featuring Roy DeCarava.

Includes 9 page article, “Roy De Carava: Thru Black Eyes,” by A.D. Coleman. Other articles include one on major photographica collector Arnold Crane, describing his collection of photographs by noted photographers and 7,000 photography books. An article by Ralph Hattersley has been excised and those pages are missing from this copy. As is. Summary:

The April 1970 issue of Popular Photography (Volume 66, Number 4) is a landmark release in photographic journalism, best known for publishing one of the earliest critical retrospectives of photographer Roy DeCarava.

Key Contents & Features

• "Roy De Carava: Thru Black Eyes" by A.D. Coleman: The centerpiece of the issue is a 9-page feature and portfolio essay by prominent photography critic A.D. Coleman. Serving as the first comprehensive critical survey of DeCarava's career, the article explores DeCarava’s deeply personal, subjective vision of African American life, his intimate Harlem street portraits, and his dark, tonal printing aesthetic.

• Re-evaluating Black Visual Expression: Coleman's essay highlights DeCarava’s resistance to commercial and editorial clichés, framing his work as a pioneering effort to depict the Black experience from an authentic, self-determined perspective rather than through mainstream documentary tropes.

• Profile on Collector Arnold Crane: Beyond the DeCarava retrospective, the issue features a profile on major photographica collector Arnold Crane, detailing his vast holdings of historic vintage prints and thousands of rare photography books.

• Industry Technical Trends & Reviews: Typical for Popular Photography during this era, the issue includes regular columns, equipment reviews, darkroom technique guides, and commercial advertisements reflecting the technical transition into modern 1970s photography gear.