Master of Light: Ansel Adams and His Influences (American Art) [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

~ Therese Lichtenstein (Author)

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Book Description

Presenting concise overviews of artists and movements that are uniquely American, these volumes distill the essence of their subjects with authoritative texts and lavish illustrations.

This volume examines the photographers whose work affected Ansel Adams' life and career, as well as his enormous and long-lasting impact on photography, art, and conservation. A stunning portfolio of Adams' photographs for the National Park Service offers the reader a window into the vision of this remarkable man.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: New Line Books; illustrated edition edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577170598
• ISBN-13: 978-1577170594
• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 10.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #866,452 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not at all what I expected..., December 8, 2007

By	William F. Wagoner (Willimantic, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Master of Light: Ansel Adams and His Influences (Great Masters) (Hardcover)

Picture reproduction quality grainy / poor...text pretty good, but not as focused on the subject as I expected...

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Photographer buff, December 29, 1999

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The book was purchased for my teenage son who is very interested in black and white photography. He loves the book. A collection of Ansel Adams work in light and shadows in one book is worth more than the price. A must read.

0 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'd like a copy of this book!, January 24, 2000

By	Theresa Therese (Australia) - See all my reviews

Hi! My name is Theresa Therese! To whoever is listening, I'd really like a copy of this book when it is available! (That'll teach me for being so arrogant as to type my own name into a search engine! ... This was the no 1 result).