A book that has been 130 years in the making, Colorado: Yesterday & Today brings together the photos of the great 19th century photographer Joseph Collier with retakes by his great-great-grandson, Grant Collier. Grant follows in the footsteps of his ancestor, photographing the mountain vistas and mining towns, chronicling the growth of the state. Includes historical text on five regions of the state.
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A visual delight, showcasing...Joseph Collier's best work...with terrific insight on Colorado today and during its puppy days. -- Prof. Thomas Noel, University of Colorado-Denver
This photographic history captures the evolution of the Colorado landscape and reminds us of the continuing challenges of respectful stewardship. -- Thomas A. Gougeon, May 2001
This photographic history captures the evolution of the Colorado landscape and reminds us of the continuing challenges of respectful stewardship. -- Thomas A. Gougeon, May 2001
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In 1993, Grant Collier, then a student at Pomona College in California, took a summer job scanning 2,000 historic photos into a database. About 300 of those photos were taken by Joseph Collier. Since graduating in 1996, Collier has pursued a career in photography and writing. He makes his home in Lakewood, Colo.
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By Joe (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Colorado, Yesterday & Today (Hardcover)
This is a great mix of old photos, new photos, and history. It makes a great companion piece to the more popular "Colorado 1870 - 2000" and in some ways it is superior to that book. For one thing, "Colorado Yesterday and Today" costs half as much as the Jackson/Fielder book. Also, Collier takes the time to talk about each and every place that is featured in his collection of photographs, something which is sorely missing in the other book.Collier's re-shoots are right on the money, and when they are not, he tells us (access issues pop up from time to time). The connection to his great-great-grandfather is touching. Most importantly, this is a book that you can read and enjoy. It is not a ponderous 'picture book' that won't fit in your bookcase.
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Incredible historical record,
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Although most people who live in Colorado have a vague idea of how much the state has changed in the past century, to see it shown so starkly in beautiful photographs like this is fascinating. Grant Collier has created an amazing testimonial to the march of history and the turbulent growth of the Centennial State. Collier's love of his subject is obvious on every page and the reader can't help but be drawn into a story, not only of Colorado, but of Collier's search to understand his stoic great-grandfather, the famous pioneer photographer Joseph Collier. Buy it!
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Colorado: Yesterday & Today is a truly compelling look at Colorado through the eyes of one of our state's pioneer photographers and his great-great-grandson, Grant Collier. Everything about this book is first-rate, from the then-and-now photos and the text to the very impressive leather cover. I highly recommend this book to anyone who lives in, or enjoys visiting, Colorado.
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On a cold September morning, a large, imposing figure emerges from a make-shift tent and looks around at the rugged mountain scenery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
other mining towns, large rush, many prospectors, early prospectors, resort center, silver prices Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Central City, Estes Park, Silver Plume, Joseph Collier, Lake City, Black Hawk, Silver Cliff, Idaho Springs, Rocky Mountains, San Juans, United States, Del Norte, Denver Public Library, Longs Peak, Red Cliff, Manitou Springs, Animas Forks, Cripple Creek, Royal Gorge, Rio Grande, Ute Indians, World War, Pikes Peak, Clear Creek, Mount of the Holy Cross New!
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On a cold September morning, a large, imposing figure emerges from a make-shift tent and looks around at the rugged mountain scenery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
other mining towns, large rush, many prospectors, early prospectors, resort center, silver prices Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Central City, Estes Park, Silver Plume, Joseph Collier, Lake City, Black Hawk, Silver Cliff, Idaho Springs, Rocky Mountains, San Juans, United States, Del Norte, Denver Public Library, Longs Peak, Red Cliff, Manitou Springs, Animas Forks, Cripple Creek, Royal Gorge, Rio Grande, Ute Indians, World War, Pikes Peak, Clear Creek, Mount of the Holy Cross New!
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- Man in the Garden of the Gods by Richard Gehling on page 227, and Back Matter
- A Colorado History by Carl Ubbelohde in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Jeep Trails to Colorado Ghost Towns by Robert L. Brown in Back Matter
- The Industrial Revolution (First Book) by Neil Grant in Front Matter
- Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps by Sandra Dallas in Back Matter
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