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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 770 EAN: 9780893816032 ISBN: 0893816035 Label: Aperture Manufacturer: Aperture Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 190 Publication Date: April 30, 1996 Publisher: Aperture Release Date: June 15, 2005 Studio: Aperture Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Adams, a noted photographer of the American West, dislikes words that describe pictures. In this collection of poetic, thought-provoking and highly original essays, he examines Paul Strand's devotion to America and analyzes the origins of his art; he looks at the contradictions in Ansel Adams' life and work, and comes to his own conclusions. He writes movingly not only of people but of place--his beloved West--and his belief that "we live in several landscapes at once, among them the landscape of hope..." Product Description: Photographs, selected essays, and reviews by Robert Adams This critically acclaimed work brings us a new selection of poignant essays by master photographer Robert Adams. In this volume, Adams evinces his firm belief in the importance of art. Photographers "may or may not make a living by photography," he writes, "but they are alive by it." Average Rating:
 Rating: - In full agreement with Chris AkinIt couldn't be better said. This book is pure enjoyment. What a wonderful command of the language from this former English professor! Insightful and reflective, this book is about so much more than the obvious. Though perhaps the title is not that far amiss... My only "criticism" would regard the desire to see more of the photographs to which Adams refers or describes in detail. He gives us very few opportunities to understand what he says by looking at the picture itself. Rating: - wonderfulA wonderfully written book about the wonders of photography written by a wonderful writer with a wonderful eye and a wonderful brain. Rating: - Title might not be accurate, but book is nonetheless terrificMost of the book doesn't really respond to the title, but Robert Adams writes in a very engaging manner and talks about issues that most photographers will find interesting. I found particularly interesting his discussion of famous photographers and their aesthetic philosophy. This is not a book for the casual photographer, but for the photographer who is interested in photography's background, or a collector who'd like to better understand the photographer as artist, this book is terrific. Rating: - Photographers -- this book is your friend.If you are not connected with any photography/art community, this book is for you. If none of your friends has an MFA, and if you are in need of someone who can speak intelligently about photography as art, then again, this book is for you. Robert Adams' writing is clear, concise, and insightful. Adams tells us why we photograph, for example, why we photograph landscapes. The answers include: because the images are of "emblems of a land" (pages 146 and 163), because our photographed subjects redefine us ... Read More Rating: - Dog eared and well thumbedThis book has been of great assitance to me in my teaching and creative practice over the years. It has been a source of inspiration and motivation allowing me to continue working with my cameras and photography, at the same time reconciling different ideas about 'money', 'ideas', 'freinds', 'teaching' etc to enable me to maintain my faith in what I do. The essays on teaching and money in particular have helped me clarify my position as both an artist and teacher, I highly recommend this book ... Read More 
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