Jack London (1876-1916) remains one of the most widely read American writers, known for his naturalist fiction, socialist novels and essays, journalism, and the many adventures that he shared with the world. London was also an accomplished photographer, producing nearly twelve thousand photographs during his lifetime. "Jack London, Photographer," the first book devoted to London's photography, reveals a vital dimension of his artistry, barely known until now.

London's subjects included such peoples as the ragged homeless of London's East End and the freezing refugees of the...