Cape Light: Color Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz (Paperback)

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Originally published in 1979, "Cape Light" became an instant classic and one of the most influential photography books published in the latter part of the 20th century. Common scenes -- tiny figures on a beach, a porch railing against a storm-darkened sky, a blue raft against a summer cottage -- all are transformed by the poignant light of the Cape and the photographer's subtle and luminous vision. This exquisitely printed book captures every nuance of color and light in that unique juncture of sky, sea, and land that is Cape Cod.

About the Author

Joel Meyerowitz is a photographer best known for his large format color work published in Cape Light and several other books. He is the co-author of Bystander: A History of Street Photography. He lives in New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch; Expanded edition (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821227955
• ISBN-13: 978-0821227954
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is it!, January 8, 2003

By	Paul Vecsei (Yellowknife, NWT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first saw this book while i was looking through the photography section at the University of Guelph library. This book probably influenced my photography more than any other. Unfortunately, it also made me start doing shots with my nikon that are better suited for a large format system. The introductory interview with the photographer is possibly the most interesting discussion on the topic of light and photography. If you plan to become anything more than an amature photographer, PLEASE get this book NOW.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes your photographic breath away, March 3, 2002

By	John S. Sommer "johnstanton2001" (Brownwood, Tx. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Cape Light: Color Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz (Paperback)

Ansel Adams said that this book was his favorite book of color photographs (the reason I bought it, long ago). Meyerowitz's use of little contrast, incomparible colors, and unusual subject matter makes this a must MEMORIZE book for all serious photographers. If you don't go nuts over his photographs, you don't like photography as much as you thought you did.......

john in texas

1.0 out of 5 stars great book, awful edition, September 12, 2009

By	Raul CHARLIN Fernandez "Ra" (Chile) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I've bought this book as it's one of the classic color photography books. Pictures are sensational, but this edition is "too cheap", not just because of the paperback, but because images don't have space enough to show themselves. Moreover the print quality is really bad. I suggest you to spend some more money and by a "decent" edition of this great book.

Raúl
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