LaToya Ruby Frazier's 'The Notion of Family' Paperback Edition Explores Racism and Decline in Braddock

LaToya Ruby Frazier's debut book, 'The Notion of Family,' now available in paperback, delves into the themes of racism and economic decline in Braddock, Pennsylvania, through the lens of her family's three generations: Grandma Ruby, her mother, and herself. This work, which reimagines documentary photography by fostering community engagement, comprises 100 photographs across 156 pages, illustrating personal hardships and the repercussions of the closure of Braddock's sole hospital. Released on October 15, 2016, with ISBN 9781597113816, it has dimensions of 9.5 x 10.75 x 0.6 inches. Frazier, born in 1982, earned her BFA from Edinboro University (2004) and her MFA from Syracuse University (2007). She has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship (2014) and a MacArthur Fellowship (2015). Notable contributors include Dennis C. Dickerson and Laura Wexler, with reviews praising its personal insight and the fusion of documentary and artistic elements.