A stunning presentation of one of America's leading photographers and artistic pioneers, this is Eliot Porter's interpretation of the works of Henry Thoreauin a paperback edition of one of the most famous and bestselling Sierra Club Exhibit Format Books. 72 color photographs.
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Fantastic Book, disappointing printing,
This review is from: In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful book pairing Thoreau's words with dozens of Eliot Porter's beautiful color photographs: the kind of book best perused in an overstuffed chair in a warm oak-paneled room, but which makes the reader feel such cozy comfort whatever the setting. Gazing into its expressive photos always prompts a twinge of guilt that I'm not out on a hike, camera in hand, taking pictures RIGHT NOW.
However, I can't recommend this edition. The 1962 first edition includes a lengthy note about the Sierra Club's (and Porter's) search high and low for a printer up to his demanding standards for his color photographs, and the result was rich bright color on glossy stock with deep but detailed shadows. The slight yellowing of pages over the past 45 years adds a delightful warmish glow . This edition has thinner, less glossy paper, grayer shadows, differently interpreted color (usually, though not always, for the worse), and overall less emotional impact. Do yourself a favor and pick up a decent used copy of the 1962 edition.
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This review is from: In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World (Paperback)
I love the book. I had a copy many years ago, and forgot all about it until I saw an old copy gathering dust at a bookshelf at work. When I picked it up to look at it, I remembered instantly why I always had loved it so. Unfortuntely, the copy was badly mildewed, so I went online to buy another copy. Much to my delight, I found a NEW copy for sale, and when I got it, it was much larger in size than the previous one. So the photos are much bigger, and the text easier to read.
A great, classic book for any nature lover. MUCH more necessary now than ever before to preserve what little wildness is left to us earthlings. I hope the message is not lost.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This book changed my life.,
This review is from: In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World (Hardcover)
I first saw this book in the late 60s, I was young, it expanded my universe. Together with all of John Muir's work, others of Thoreau, Ansel Adams and a book named On The Loose, the effect was complete. In our cynical times what these artists have to say is even more important. A beautiful work.
The title says it all In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World I have no doubt that is true.
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