Prom - Hardcover

"A remarkable record of young people on the brink of change."—Publishers Weekly 

"Mark's vivid black-and-white prints celebrate the great variety and individuality of high school students through a study of prom-goers and their dates."—The Huffington Post

"Prom, by real-life photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark, captures this quintessential rite of passage in its infinite variety."—W

 "Prom makes the high school ritual a unifying experience: the excitement of prom night--and the impending march into adulthood--transcends cultural, socioeconomic and social barriers."—The New York Times’s Lens Blog

“A breathtaking look at an American rite of passage.”—People

“Award-winning photographer Mary Ellen Mark traveled the country to find an eclectic mix of subjects for her latest work, Prom. . . . Mark captured the hope, fear, sadness, joy (and yes, awkwardness) that prom brings in black-and-white photos.”—Washington Post

“Awkward. Hilarious. Heartbreaking. Magical. The high-school prom is a very American rite of passage. Renowned photographer Mary Ellen Mark invites herself to the dance, capturing the poignant moment teenagers teeter on the edge of adulthood.”—Smithsonian

“Known for her portraiture and for her unflinching eye in uncomfortable zones, this time Mark has set herself the challenge of looking at the quintessential American coming-of-age-ritual—the senior prom. . . . If the exhibition fascinates, the book is a must-have.”—Weekly Press (Philadelphia]