Ellis Island: Echoes from a Nation's Past

Norman Kotker, Charles Hagen, Robert Twombly. Aperture, $24.95 (152pp) ISBN 978-0-89381-397-0

This collection of essays, accompanied by 160 historical and contemporary photos, includes Norman Kotker's account of the immigration experience, Shirley Burden's 1950s exploration of an abandoned Ellis Island and Robert Twombly's remarks on the restored landmark. According to PW , ``This attractive volume offers an accessible record of Ellis Island.'' (Sept.)

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