David Scherman

David E. Scherman
Born David Edward Scherman
1916
Manhattan, New York
Died May 1997 (aged 8081)
Stony Point, New York
Nationality American
Education Dartmouth College
Known for photojournalism, editing
Notable work The Best of Life,1973

David E. Scherman (1916–1997) was an American photojournalist and editor. Born in Manhattan, he grew up in New Rochelle, New York and then attended Dartmouth College. He graduated in 1936 and became a photographer for Life magazine, covering World War II. He teamed up with a Condé Nast Publications photographer Lee Miller for many of these assignments. One photograph by Scherman of Miller in the bathtub of Adolf Hitler's apartment in Munich is one of the most iconic images from the Miller-Scherman partnership.

Scherman changed career from photographer to editor and was employed as senior editor when Life magazine ceased its weekly format in 1972. He died of cancer at age 81[1]

Publications

Scherman contributed as an editor and author to various Life and photography publications including:

References

  1. Noble, Holcomb B. (7 May 1997). "David Scherman, 81, Editor Whose Photos Sank a Ship". The New York Times.

External links

HOLCOMB B. NOBLE (7 May 1997). "David Scherman, 81, Editor Whose Photos Sank a Ship". The New York Times. 

OCLC. "Scherman, David Edward". 


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