Aperture, 1988. Softcover. 78 pp. 28 x 25,5 cm. Used. G+ · With a creasing to bottom forecorner and laminate peal as shown and a tear in one page neatly repaired. Book now behind archival plastic. Streetwise, first edition, by Mary Ellen Mark is one of those famous photography books that hits hard and doesn't hold back. Capturing the raw, gritty reality of street kids in 1980s Seattle, Mark’s powerful black-and-white photos tell it like it is—tough, heartbreaking, and real. It’s not about glamorizing life on the streets; it’s about showing the harsh truth through her lens, with stories that stay with you long after you close the book. If you're looking for something pretty, this ain't it—but it’s unforgettable.