Below the Line: Living Poor in America

Eugene Richards was named Journalist of the Year in 1987 by the International Center of Photography for his book on the working poor, Below the Line: Living Poor in America . His other books include Exploding into Live, 50 Hours , and the upcoming Knife and Gun Club: Scenes from an Emergency Room . His photographs have appeared in GEO, Life, new York Times Magazine .

Part of the National Affairs Series.