On Second Glance: MIDWEST PHOTOGRAPHS (Visions of Illinois) [Hardcover]

Larry Kanfer (Photographer)

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From Library Journal

As in his highly popular Prairiescapes (Univ. of Illinois Pr., 1987) , Kanfer offers scintillating views of the Midwestern landscape. In a profoundly personal, impressionistic style, he captures both expansive panoramas of the prairie sky and intimate details of country roads. The book is beautifully designed, the photographs exquisitely reproduced on excellent paper. While art critics may not fully appreciate Kanfer's romantic style, library patrons will love it. Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.
- Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, Ill.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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@KANFER\On Second Glance@"Kanfer offers scintillating views of the midwestern landscape. In a profoundly personal, impressionistic style, he captures both expansive panoramas of the prairie sky and intimate details of country roads. The book is beautifully designed, the photographs exquisitely reproduced on excellent paper... Highly recommended." -- Library Journal

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press; 1St Edition edition (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0252019687
• ISBN-13: 978-0252019685
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 11.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,754,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars worth a look, December 6, 2000

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This review is from: On Second Glance: MIDWEST PHOTOGRAPHS (Visions of Illinois) (Hardcover)

On Second Glance seems to be an encore presentation of Kanfer's earlier book of midwestern landscapes, Prairiescapes. Like many native midwesterners, I feel connected to the land in ways I can't explain, but Kanfer's photographs can do the talking for us. Kanfer's photographs are not what you may be expecting--it's hard to imagine, but as you may well find yourself drawn into his landscapes, reminiscing about how grandma used to have a porch like that, and what is that on the horizon? You can hear the crackle of fall leaves underfoot, and the sweet smell of spring in gently swaying greenery. You will find scenes to remind you of every hike or picnic in the country you ever intended to have.

This book belongs on every coffee table and gift list for those with any midwestern roots or daydreamers enjoying a simpler, less complicated life. If you love photography, or landscapes in general, you will also appreciate the composition and technical skills evident, and that Kanfer at least appears to be a purist in these works (no touch-ups or manipulations). I have recommended this book to many people, and all of them have loved both giving and receiving it; I hope you will, too.