Arizona Then & Now [Hardcover]

Allen Dutton (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2002

When paired with the historic images of 19th and 20th century photographers, Arizona photographer Allen Dutton's modern-day images reveal the changes that have shaped the state's landscape during the past 100-plus years. To illustrate these sometimes drastic, sometimes subtle differences, Allen searched the state to locate the precise spots from which to rephotograph the scenes captured by his predecessors- endeavoring to achieve the same angles, perspectives, and lighting as in the early photographs. The result reveals the consequences of humankind's efforts to tame the stark deserts and rugged mountains of the American West as well as Mother Nature's ability to rebuild and reclaim her own.

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About the Author

Jane Livingston, the Corcoran Museum of Art's curator, called Arizona native Allen Dutton, a "tireless observer and recorder of his environment," and his work is a testament to his patience and artistry. Allen's photographic career has ranged from a focus on classic realism to Dali-inspired montages, and currently rests in the documentary work he pursues today. He remains one of America's most accobplished photographers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Westcliffe Publishers (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565794354
• ISBN-13: 978-1565794351
• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 10.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Arizona, then and now, July 21, 2010

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L. L. Grace "ecargll" (Davis, CA) - See all my reviews

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I liked the product very much but was confused as to the billing statement I received. I purchased the item for $25 but the billing statement came from a different vendor and it said
the cost was $12. It was not froom the vendor I ordered it from. It seemed to have been sub-contracted out to another vendor at a cheaper price but, I was charged the price from the vendor I originally selected. It seems if that vendor did not have my item, I should have been reimbersed if it was gotten from another company.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Arizona residents, February 20, 2003

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This review is from: Arizona Then & Now (Hardcover)

This is a great book for Arizona, especially Phoenix residents. See well known places in a historic context. The background information and the stories bring history to life.

4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Where's the Rest of the State?, April 13, 2003

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S. L. Leuchs "stacemay1" (Glendale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arizona Then & Now (Hardcover)

When I picked up "AZ Then & Now" I was really excited. As a lifelong resident, I was looking forward to a book that really showed where I was from. I had heard wonderful things about the pictures and the stories behind them. I am sorry to say that I was quite disappointed in the book.
While Dutton did have beautiful pictures of an extensive part of the state, he left out several key places that many people associate with Arizona. While he focused of all the 'major' places of the state, Dutton forgot places like Lake Havasu, Canyon de Chelly and the rest of the Navajo Nation as well as the Hopi nation and the AZ parts of Monument Valley - just to name a few. How can someone do a comprehensive book about something or some place without inclucing ALL the elements? I can understand that there may not be many pictures of certain places, but surely there are some that people could have offered.
While the book is severely lacking in this aspect, the pictures are absolutely breath-taking. Look at it, borrow it, maybe own it if it ever comes in paperback, but wait for something that includes the ENTIRE state.