George came to my study today and we went through the second states of the not-simple Kickstarter application and qualifying process. I helped George with his bio and project report, the rewards and the profiles. While writing his bio, I saw these tributes to George from some of the most famous photographers in the world, I thought I’d share them:

“George Forss gives us images of extraordinary vitality. He sees with an incisive eye and haunting spirit. I have seen no photographs of recent years as strong and as perceptive.” – Ansel Adams.

“I feel in these striking photographs the pulse of a sensitive eye that is not overcast by ‘concepts.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson.

“Unbelievable! Great photographs of New York – This man can see!” – Alfred Eisenstaedt.

“New York – Again – New…Bravo!” – Ernst Haas.

“Forss’s photographs are portraits that unveil the hidden face of the city, to reveal the magical innocence behind the grime – the surrealistic poetry behind the harsh reality.” – Yousef Karsh.

“Majestic.” – Gjon Mili

“The photographs of George Forss confirm the notion that true genius will emerge despite the greatest odds.” – Gordon Parks.

“George Forss is an extraordinary talent discovered in an extraordinary place. His work and his story remind us constantly to look for the genius in our fellow man.” – Time Magazine.

“One cannot help but be awed and humbled by the accomplishments of George Forss. Largely untutored but highly disciplined, he has created a photographic tour de force of New York City that is not likely to be bettered in our lifetime – if ever.”  – Reader’s Digest.