Ansel Adams: An Autobiography
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0821222414 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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K. Swanson said A superb chronicle of a truly artistic life. This is one of the only books I have ever read where I limited myself to three pages of text a night; it was so good, I wanted to savor it as long as possible.The photos speak for themselves; far beyond what words can express, some of these images capture the deepest truths about the American landscape.Ansel is a good writer and a great thinker. His love for nature and music is profound, and reading of his many su. Ansel found his place R.Sullivan This is the life of Ansel Adams told through his own words. He divides his book into sections, telling the reader about mistakes he's made in his career, his inspiration to photography, and more importantly, his relationship with other people - his wife, business partners, close friends, etc.One thing that did impress me was the transformation of his own self over time. In the beginning of the book he describes hi. K. A. Snyder said Ansel Adams Autobiography. A fascinating look into the life of one of America's greatest photographers. More than just a story of his life, Adams gives an interesting and well-written insight into the creative process that made him one of the world's most famous photographers and one of the earliest leaders of the environmental movement. Adams doesn't only talk about himself, but he introduces the reader to many of the people who influenced
From Publishers Weekly An accomplished musician, ardent conservationist, master photographer and teacher, Ansel Adams (19021984) made a major cultural contribution to the American nation, which awarded him the Medal of Freedom. OctoberCopyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. presidents, and of relationships he had with photographer colleaguesStieglitz, Steichen, Weston, Georgia O'Keeffe, Nancy and Beaumont Newhall, Paul Strand, Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Edwin Land and others. He traces the development of his esthetic beliefs and technical style, including the widely emulated Adams "zone system" of scenic composition and exposure. The 270 illustrations here include personal shots of family, friends and wilderness high jinks, as well as many Adams masterwork
In this bestselling autobiography, completed shortly before his death in 1984, Ansel Adams looks back at his legendary six-decade career as a conservationist, teacher, musician, and, above all, photographer. Written with characteristic warmth, vigor, and wit, this fascinating account brings to life the infectious enthusiasms, fervent battles, and bountiful friendships of a truly American original.