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Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs [Hardcover]

Ansel Adams , Andrea G. Stillman
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 29, 2007
ANSEL ADAMS: 400 PHOTOGRAPHS presents the full spectrum of Adams' work in a single volume for the first time, offering the largest available compilation from his legendary photographic career. Beautifully produced and presented in an attractive landscape trim, ANSEL ADAMS: 400 PHOTOGRAPHS will appeal to a general gift-book audience as well as Adams' legions of dedicated fans and students.

The photographs are arranged chronologically into five major periods, from his first photographs made in Yosemite and the High Sierra in 1916 to his work in the National Parks in the 1940s up to his last important photographs from the 1960s. An introduction and brief essays on selected images provide information aboutAdams' life, document the evolution of his technique, and give voice to his artistic vision.

Few artists of any era can claim to have produced four hundred images of lasting beauty and significance. It is a testament to Adams' vision and lifetime of hard work that a book of this scale can be compiled. ANSEL ADAMS: 400 PHOTOGRAPHS is a must-have for anyone who appreciates photography and the allure of the natural world.

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About the Author

Andrea G. Stillman, who worked with Adams in the 1970s, has edited several books of his photographs and writings, including LETTERS AND IMAGES: 1916-1984, OUR NATIONAL PARKS, and ANSEL ADAMS IN COLOR.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 440 pages
  • Publisher: Ansel Adams; 1ST edition (October 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316117722
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316117722
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 1.4 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Any Ansel Adams fans should have this book. Willow  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
Quality book, with well designed pages and good prints. holiday photographer  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
A great coffee table book too. cat  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-get book for any Adams' enthusiast October 28, 2007
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If you want 400 finely reproduced photographs of the oeuvre of one of the greatest black and white photographers, Ansel Adams, then you must get this book. The photographs are reproduced with the fine attention to detail, shadow and contrast that Adams would have demanded. It was amazing to see his first photographs of Yosemite when he was 14 years old. Turning each page, one stumbles across photographs one has forgotten or never seen, or those one can never forget. Even though the book could have been just a little bit bigger, it is a nice size to fit on your lap without breaking your arms. This is a must-get book for any Adams' enthusiast.
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68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect, were it not because of... January 20, 2008
By M. W.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
the size. This book is about the size of 8x11, so it's not a large coffee table book size. What it lacks in area size, it makes it up in the number of great photos, all 400 of them.

I also own the Yosemite and the Range of Light, one of Ansel Adams most highly acclaimed publication printed back in the 70's. I compared the two books. The 400 uses a whiter paper stock. Many of the photos in the 400 look different from the Range of Light. Some have more contrast, some have less. It is sort of like a slightly different interpretation. I closely compared a couple of the photos, in one case, I found the 400 has more shadow details in the deep shadow area, but the Range of Light counterpart has more emotional impact; the larger size may have to do with the emotional part. In another case,the 400 has less overall contrast, and a lot more shadow information comparing to the Range of Light, and I like the 400 interpretation better.

This book is a must have for Ansel Adams follower.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Source of Ideas for Amateur Photographers! November 2, 2007
Format:Hardcover
"Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs" covers his work from the 1920s through the 1960s, organized chronologically into the largest compilation ever published of his work. Over one-third of the photos took place in the Sierra Nevada mountains - his favorite area. Adams was able to transform geographic reality into moving emotional experiences. Though a passion for the preservation of the natural world guided his photographs, he also included photos of buildings and an occasional individual. Close-ups and long-views, sunny and cloudy days - all were mastered by Adams.

I particularly like to look at these photos before going out with my camera - helps generate ideas.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Study course
My tutor recommended I get this book when we were studying the zone system. It is a really awesome book about a legend in photography and his work
Published 11 days ago by Bowdej
5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos
This is a wonderful book for all Ansel Adams lovers. My daughter has spent lots of time looking at all of them.
Published 2 months ago by Diane Cofer
4.0 out of 5 stars good
I was expecting some amazing photos, though it is just black and white some creative and interesting photographies. Next time should go to see at the museum.
Published 2 months ago by Jose L. Herrera
5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee tables.
Great for company to look at while you bore them with stories about work. The few kids I've had over liked to see the black and whites also.
Published 3 months ago by Luke 2me
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book.
Ansel Adams, is one of my favorite photographers, and the book is a good sample of the pictures and give an idea of the different times of the artist
Published 3 months ago by marcelo Arze
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful volume of Ansel Adams protographs
I bought this as a gift for my son. He loves photography especially black and white. He is really enjoying it. He especially wants to make a trip to Yellowstone.
Published 3 months ago by Patti Lankford
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
You'll want to turn these pages over and over.
This is a magnificent little book packed with
the sensitively selected and brilliantly framed
photos taken by this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by lecmt
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Ansel Adams works are awe inspiring this book shows his works and for the price none better. I would highly recommend the book
Published 3 months ago by huss
5.0 out of 5 stars A priceless book
It is a great book. A rare source of inspiration for any kind of photographer. Ansel Adams is with no doubt the father of landscape photography.
Published 3 months ago by Konstantinos
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Is Wonderful and Well Made. Packaging and Shipping???
The book is what I expected.

The packaging (which I've already emailed Amazon about), well . . . Read more
Published 4 months ago by brntoki
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