自1965年首次出版以来，海伦·莱维特于20世纪40年代在纽约市街头拍摄的这本照片集一直被尊为同类作品中的经典之作。在Levitt去世之前，《看世界的方式》经过两次修订后的再版。作家James Agee参与了本书的出版，并为本书撰写了序言。这本摄影集想要借助Levitt的前助手Marvin Hoshimo的监管，呈现一个权威的版本。他竭尽全力将能找到的Levitt拍摄的最好照片和底片收入这本影集。

Ever since it was first published in 1965, Helen Levitt’s collection of photographs taken on the streets of 1940s New York City has been revered as a classic of its genre. Made in collaboration with writer James Agee, who provided the book’s introduction, A Way of Seeing was published twice more with modifications during Levitt’s lifetime. This volume seeks to provide a definitive edition of the book with oversight from Levitt’s former assistant Marvin Hoshimo, who has taken pains to include the best available prints and negatives of Levitt’s images.

Returned to its original compact size, this edition contains all 50 original photographs in addition to several other images meant to represent Levitt’s later understanding of herself as an artist and visual storyteller. Levitt’s photography has stood the test of time and now provides compelling insight into the daily lives of New York’s youngest denizens long after they have grown up.