Places of Power: The Aesthetics of Technology (Hardcover)

by John Sexton (Author), Walter Cronkite (Foreword), Rob Pike (Author) "Technology defines us..." (more)
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From The Washington Post
Sexton is on his way to surpassing his mentors: Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Wynn Bullock.

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I have known John Sexton for many years. He is an outstanding technician, and an accomplished photographic artist. -- Cole Weston, photographer

John Sexton is one of the most distinguished artists in the field of photography. -- Ruth Bernhard, Photographer

John is one of the stars of contemporary photography. -- ARTnews

Sexton's artistry illuminates the idea that within humanity's dreams and intellect there exists a divine spark. -- Walter Cronkite, from his Foreword to "Places of Power"

Sexton's images are rich and evocative. Immense detail is presented with a precision rarely seen in contemporary photography. -- Jerry N. Uelsmann, Photographer

These photographs capture the spirit with which humans have met the challenges of existence -- on this Earth, and beyond it. -- Andrew Chaikin, author of "A Man on the Moon"

We suspect that when the history of photography is written, Sexton will occupy a prominent position. -- The Photograph Collector

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ventana Editions (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967218810
• ISBN-13: 978-0967218816
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #945,849 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great job! Mr. Sexton, October 5, 2000

By	Laurence S. Foo (Warrensburg, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

I am neither an employee of Ventana Publication, nor am I paid to write good words about this book. I have always been a fan of John Sexton's work. Who else alive can match his fantastic printmaking skills. I will say it with confident; none. John Sexton is the only person I know who comes close to the printmaking standards of Ansel Adams. "Places of Power" is all about beautiful prints. I am not a technology "freak," so I am in no postion to comment in this area. But if you love black-and-white images, photography, the zone system or large format images, this IS the book for you. Personally, I think $60.00 is a small price to pay to be able to appreciate John Sexton's work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Craftsmanship, January 16, 2007

By	Marilyn Bowie - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The real places of power are on the pages of this book. I saw objects of stone and steel glow...an artist who respectfully renders them to black & white film and paper...skillfully crafting an image warm and luminous...bringing it to life. I feel that this book is a wonderful inspiration to people who are trying to understand the artistry of black & white photography.

Gordon & Marilyn Bowie
Boise, Idaho