The renowned--and revered--photographer would have been 100 years old in 2002. To celebrate the life of Ansel Adams, this biography takes young readers through his rich life: from the earthquake that broke his nose to the valley that shaped his world, revealing the humorous, artistic, and thoughtful personality behind his legendary work.
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*Starred Review* Gr. 6-10. This beautiful book certainly has an advantage. It is illustrated by the works of Adams, the photographer who was able to capture the magnificence of nature on film. And the text keeps up with the pictures. Gherman provides a clear and insightful look into Adams' life, beginning with his childhood in San Francisco, following him as he becomes enamored with both photography and the piano, and detailing the long-range effects that growing up amid natural beauty had on him. Adams' life seems to have been free of any real crises, yet the narrative is never boring or dry. Readers being introduced to Adams' work for the first time will be awed by the photographs, and Adams' fans will appreciate both the numerous offerings and the book's handsome design. The volume's thick paper stock, an easy-to-read typeface, and high-quality reproduction make a fitting setting for Adams' works. Ilene Cooper
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Beverly Gherman has previously written children's biographies of Georgia O'Keeffe, Agnes de Mille, Sandra Day O'Connor, E.B. White, Wilhelm Rontgen, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Norman Rockwell.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A great intro to a great photographer,
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This review is from: Ansel Adams: America's Photographer (Hardcover)
Even though this is sold as a children's book, it is beautifully produced with the full approval of the Ansel Adams Trust, and it provides an excellent introduction to this fascinating man who once thought he would become a classical pianist. Ms. Gherman discusses not only the events, people, and surroundings that influenced Ansel Adams's work but also his incredible impact on the art of photography and the places he photographed. This book is perfect for budding photographers and long-time admirers of Ansel Adams, especially those who might be a bit daunted by his very dense autobiography or his complex technical manuals. An insightful and interesting read about his life and art, full of wonderful photographs of and by Ansel.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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great gift,
This review is from: Ansel Adams: America's Photographer (Hardcover)
Bought this book as a present to give with one of AA's photographs to a friend in Europe that is not familiar with AA's work. Haven't read the book myself but chose this book because it had both text about him and his life as well as photograhps of his work and really good reviews
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ANSEL ADAMS WAS BORN on February 20, 1902, in his family's San Francisco flat on Maple Street. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, Sierra Club, New York, Aunt Mary, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, New Mexico, Sierra Nevada, United States, High Sierra, Uncle Frank, Yosemite Valley, Cedric Wright, Broken Nose, Golden Gate, High Spirit, Kings Canyon National Park, Los Angeles, Pacific Ocean, Alfred Stieglitz, Camp Curry, Edward Weston, President Carter, University of California New!
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ANSEL ADAMS WAS BORN on February 20, 1902, in his family's San Francisco flat on Maple Street. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, Sierra Club, New York, Aunt Mary, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, New Mexico, Sierra Nevada, United States, High Sierra, Uncle Frank, Yosemite Valley, Cedric Wright, Broken Nose, Golden Gate, High Spirit, Kings Canyon National Park, Los Angeles, Pacific Ocean, Alfred Stieglitz, Camp Curry, Edward Weston, President Carter, University of California New!
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- Ansel Adams: New Light : Essays on His Legacy and Legend (Untitled) by Michael Read on 4 pages
- Yosemite and the High Sierra by Ansel Adams in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Yosemite National Park (Symbols of Freedom: National Parks) by M. C. Hall in Front Matter, and page 21
- Adams, Ansel: The Spirit of Wild Places by Eric Nash in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Death Valley by Ansel Adams on page 55, and page 83
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