{"product_id":"the-group-for-mutual-improvement-9781915423320","title":"The Group for Mutual Improvement","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe black and white photographs in \u003ci\u003eThe Group For Mutual Improvement \u003c\/i\u003ewere taken in a vacant lot behind photographer Jordan Baumgarten's home in Philadelphia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOver a period of 10 years, Baumgarten and his neighbours spent much of their time together in this lot. His book is a document of these gatherings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe title is drawn from the Junto, also known as the Leather Apron Club-- a diverse group of individuals Benjamin Franklin brought together in colonial era Philadelphia for the purpose of mutual improvement. They would gather in a tavern to debate questions of morals, politics, current events, philosophy, and local businesses. Baumgarten's group was much less formal but the discussions no less vital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gost Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915423320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96","brand":"Jordan Baumgarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44087316381877,"sku":"9781915423320","price":46.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2a22e1b2-50cc-42ae-8829-03240bc55808.jpg?v=1714457461","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-group-for-mutual-improvement-9781915423320","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}