| Title | : | Edward Weston |
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| ISBN | : | 1623261155 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781623261153 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2001 |
The book also features 125 written excerpts from Weston's daybooks that chronicle his life and travels.
- Edward Weston is considered one of the most preeminent and influential 20th century photographers.
- His black-and-white photographs are part of museum collections around the world.
Bound in a high-quality linen cloth with Edward Weston's seminal nude image from 1936 on the cover, this book is a beautifully designed tribute to one of photography's most significant creators.
- The perfect gift for art and photographer lovers, museum buffs, black-and-while film fans, and anyone who appreciates art history
- An ideal coffee table book and a welcome addition to any emerging or extensive art book collection
- Great for those who loved Edward Weston: The Flame of Recognition by Edward Weston, Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs by Ansel Adams, and Group f.64: Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, and the Community of Artists Who Revolutionized American by Mary Street Alinder
Edward Weston Reviews
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It is so cool to have his words next to the photographs giving the reader some insight into his life and thought processes. I love his portraits. You feel like you know each person intimately. His landscapes I have more of a love-meh relationship with
Depending on the photos. As I learn more I will come back and perhaps see them differently. -
A stupendous book. The photographs are nicely printed on thick paper, large, each singly on a page opposite a brief related excerpt from his notebooks. The quotes add to the understanding of the work more often than not. They also make clear that this was a man fully passionate about his work, and also with no lack of confidence.
The photographs themselves are classic. And yet, many of them are now familiar in form and composition, as he was a leader in the field and others followed his lead. It is interesting to reflect on the photos both as art themselves, and also as objects of their time. How valuable are they as art today? How good are they, now? And how much did they shape the field coming when they did?
The introduction shared Weston's biography, which helped with following his body of work over time. I knew very little about him before, aside from having seen his classic pepper photos and some dune shots.
The cover of the hardback version I have is a brown fabric with an embedded printed photo of his famous folded nude. Be careful about putting it face down, as I scratched the photo a little bit on some grit. The book is large and heavy, so a little awkward to hold, but that allows the photos to be seen in large format, which makes it worth it. -
Exquisite. The book's construction itself is amazing, perfect for its purpose. The pictures are breathtaking and intriguing. The inclusion of Edward's writing is a joy. Both profound and insightful to his process; the icing on the cake, if you will.
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Pero que belleza de libro. Debí haber leído sobre Weston antes, su sentido estético es muy similar a lo que torpemente aspiro.
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This book gives a compact overview of some of Edward Weston's best known work.
It's also a small biography of his life.
From still lifes of vegetables and shells till the human nude, Weston's photographs demonstrate exacting precision, tonal depth and a complete control of light. -
Mostly shows Edward Weston's photographs but also has some writing about Weston's life and work. Includes some quotes from Weston and shows a wide range of his work.
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Muy buena fotografía, y muy bien explicado las inquietudes del fotógrafo. Nunca está demás para tenerlo en la mesita de centro.
