The story of the double life of famed civil rights photographer Ernest Withers--and how a closely guarded government secret finally came to light.
Told by the journalist who broke the story.
Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic moments of the civil rights movement--from the rare photo of Martin Luther King Jr.
in repose to the haunting photo of Emmet Till's great-uncle pointing an accusing finger at Till's killers.
He was trusted and beloved by King's inner circle, and had a front row seat to history.
But what most people don't know is that Withers was an informant for the FBI--and his photos helped the bureau identify and surveil the era's greatest figures.
This book explores the life, complex motivations, and legacy of this fascinating figure.
Melville House Publishing A spy in canaan: how the fbi used a famous photographer to infiltrate the civil rights movement, hardcover/marc perrusquia
