The Photographer and the American Landscape is a book written by John Szarkowski that explores the relationship between photography and the American landscape. The book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different aspect of this relationship.In the first part, Szarkowski discusses the history of photography and its role in shaping our understanding of the American landscape. He explores how photographers have used the medium to capture the beauty and majesty of the natural world, as well as to document ...
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The Photographer and the American Landscape is a book written by John Szarkowski that explores the relationship between photography and the American landscape. The book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different aspect of this relationship.In the first part, Szarkowski discusses the history of photography and its role in shaping our understanding of the American landscape. He explores how photographers have used the medium to capture the beauty and majesty of the natural world, as well as to document the impact of human activity on the environment.The second part of the book focuses on the work of individual photographers, including Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Robert Frank. Szarkowski analyzes their images and discusses how they have contributed to our understanding of the American landscape.In the final part of the book, Szarkowski examines the contemporary landscape of photography and discusses how digital technology has changed the way we view and interact with images. He argues that despite these changes, photography remains an important tool for understanding and appreciating the American landscape.Overall, The Photographer and the American Landscape is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the relationship between photography and the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in photography, environmentalism, or the American landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very good. No marks in book. Curl top corner and sunning of cover. Full page b/w photos by famous photographers, including A. Adams, E. Steichen, A. Stieglitz, E. Weston, etc.
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Very Good. Numerous full page plates by Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, Paul Caponigro, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Eliot Porter, Kosti Ruohomaa, Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, Paul Vanderbilt, Edward Weston and others.; Tight, clean and crisp. A touch of shelf/edge wear, otherwise in Very Good condition. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not ex-library.; 8.80 X 7.90 X 0.20 inches; 48 pages.
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Fine. As New.; Numerous full page plates by Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, Paul Caponigro, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Eliot Porter, Kosti Ruohomaa, Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, Paul Vanderbilt, Edward Weston and others.; Tight, clean and crisp. A faint hint of shelf wear, otherwise As New. No inscriptions. No remainder mark. Not ex-library. As New.; 8.80 X 7.90 X 0.20 inches; 48 pages.
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Near Fine in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. Exhibition catalogue. Renowned catalog featuring Adams, Callahan, Caponigro, Weston, Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand, etc. Includes biographical sketches of each photographer. From the collection of a noted print collector. A very handsome copy. Minimal shelf/edge wear, discrete owner signature at ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. Photographic wraps. Oblong 8vo. 48pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates).
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