The Ansel Adams Wilderness
Will be published approx. on 15. April 2014
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-4262-1329-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this exquisitely photographed and affordable keepsake book, esteemed National Geographic photographer Peter Essick pays tribute to Ansel Adams and the craggy California Sierra Nevada wilderness area named in his honor. Like Adams, Essick aims to instill respect for the awesome yet fragile beauty of the High Sierras; the stunning images in this book reinterpret this powerful landscape through the modern lens of digital photography. Interspersed with illuminating words from prominent naturalists and conservationists, these photographs offer a new view of one of the country's most timeless and striking national parks. Elegant and evocative, this modern tribute to one of photography's greatest masters will be treasured by camera buffs and nature lovers alike.
Reviews / Votes
"Besides being beautiful, this book is instructive as well...For anyone who enjoys excellent black-and-white photography of wilderness areas, this book is a must have." --San Francisco Book Review"In addition to the photographs, the book features insights from naturalists and conservationists. The piece is ultimately a visually stunning celebration of wilderness and its preservation." --Mother Nature Network
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 267 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
764 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4262-1329-8 (9781426213298)
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Persons
PETER ESSICK was named by Outdoor Photography magazine as one of the world's 40 most influential nature photographers; his focus for the past two decades has been to document human impact on development and the enduring power of the land. Essick's photographs have been exhibited worldwide and he has won numerous awards.