Bibliograph

We are santa, portraits and profiles, Ron Cooper

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We are santa, portraits and profiles, Ron Cooper

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

We are santa

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1195918643

Responsibility statement

Ron Cooper

Sub title

portraits and profiles

Summary

Who doesn't love Santa Claus' From award-winning photographer Ron Cooper comes a beautifully curated collection of fifty professional Santas from across the country. We Are Santa is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who slip into the red suit to spread Christmas cheer. Before and after portraits, behind-the-scenes stories of custom made costumes and specialized training, and surprising anecdotes of on-the-job encounters bring these Santas to life. Just as Humans of New York captures the lives of everyday people, We Are Santa celebrates the humanity of everyday Santas. From a third-generation Kris Kringle to an Orthodox Jew who has been playing Santa for fifty years, Cooper's portraits are a testament to the holiday spirit. When Santa Mike, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic, meets a six-year-old girl with a prosthetic hand just like his own, he says, "Her eyes got big, and she threw her arms around my neck. It was the highlight of my season. That's why I'm Santa."

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