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The Photography of Alfred Stieglitz: Georgia O'Keeffe's Enduring Legacy

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I bought this book based on the previous customer's review. While I think it is an excellent book I want to correct what is, I feel, some incorrect information. The book does have over a hundered of Stieglitz's prints but most of them are thumbnails. There are only 42 full size photograghic plates in the books, not over a hundred.

This collection was a donation of prints from the photographer's widow, herself a great artist, that includes versions that the widow thought were her husband's favorites and other variations (yes in thumbnails but still appreciable) that show the differences. Being someone who teaches photography the masterful prints presented versus the reproductions other books use give you an insight into the mastery of the form of photography that few attain. This book is a must collect as while he might not be the most important photographer (American or otherwise) he is important in moving the artform along. He inspired, taught and advised so many great photographers and with this book we can be also. The essays while adequate are not what this book is purchased for.

This presentation of the works of a 20th century photographer who worked with Georgia O'Keeffe and others presents over a hundred photos from his career. While it accompanies a traveling exhibition, Photography of Alfred Stieglitz stands alone as a excellent compilation of photos and essays which probe Stieglitz's perspective. The duotones and works are beautifully presented, centered against a white backdrop of edges which work as a frame for the art.