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In The American West

€63.00
Photographs and foreword by the gifted Avedon, with a background essay by Laura Wilson. Fantastic collection of b&w photographic portraits completed with the support of the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. 104 large format photographs printed on high quality paper. Designed by Marvin Israel and Elizabeth Avedon. Portraits of blue collar westerners, captured, with respect and dignity. This book is said to be Avedon's best. He was making an attempt at getting away from his glamorous celebrity photographer image with these portraits. Nicely printed.
In The American West is a significant photographic work by Richard Avedon, published in 1993. The book captures the vast landscapes and cultural nuances of the American West through Avedon's distinctive lens. It serves as both an artistic study of geography and a documentation of the human experience within these environments. Published by Harry N. Abrams, this edition is recognized for its high-quality production and contribution to contemporary photography.

Bibliographic Details

Author Richard Avedon
Publisher Harry N Abrams
Place of publication Boston
Year 1993
Edition New edition
Binding Softcover
ISBN 0810923017
Collation 184 pp.
Language English
Dimensions 36x28
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