Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs - Paperback By Adams, Ansel - GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780821217504
- Book Title
- Examples : the Making of 40 Photographs
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Item Length
- 10.5 in
- Publication Year
- 1989
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Photography
- Topic
- Techniques / General, General
- Item Weight
- 33 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 180 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
082121750X
ISBN-13
9780821217504
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26038774100
Product Key Features
Book Title
Examples : the Making of 40 Photographs
Number of Pages
180 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1989
Topic
Techniques / General, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
33 Oz
Item Length
10.5 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Adams explains the why and how some of his most famous photographs. Reading the book is like taking a short intensive course with Ansel himself.
Dewey Decimal
770.92
Synopsis
Each of Adams 40 photographs presented here is accompanied by an engaging narrative that explores the technical and aesthetic problems presented by the subject and includes reminiscences of the places and people involved., A MASTER CLASS WITH AMERICA'S MOST CELEBRATED PHOTOGRAPHER "How did you make this photograph?" This is a question that Ansel Adams was asked repeatedly throughout his lifetime. In Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs , Adams shares the circumstances surrounding the creation of many of his most celebrated images. Each classic photograph is superbly reproduced and accompanied by an entertaining and informative narrative that combines his own reminiscences of people and places with precise recall of technical details and aesthetic considerations. Readers will be fascinated by the personal side of the text, which includes a great deal of history and anecdote, including appearances by Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Weston, and other notable figures such as Edwin Land of Polaroid. Pondering these essays conjures the sense of standing by Adams' side during some of the most pivotal and profound creative moments of his life in photography--a master class with the legendary artist. The specific technical information on camera and lens, filters, exposure times, developing, and printing provided in each example illustrates his approach and methods, and will help amateurs and professionals alike to advance their photography. Through this case study approach, Adams' philosophy of craft and creativity unfolds; his credos of visualization, image management, and the Zone System are demonstrated; and the colorful story of a lifetime devoted to photography is revealed., Ansel Adams recounts the situations surrounding the making of his photographs and the methods he used in their realization. Each image is accompanied by a text that studies the technical and aesthetic problems presented by the subject, and includes reminiscences of the places and people involved., "How did you make this photograph " This is the question that Ansel Adams was asked repeatedly during his lifetime. In this book, Adams shares the circumstances surrounding the making of many of his most celebrated photographs. Each of the 40 photographs are superbly reproduced in duotone, is accompanied by an entertaining and informative narrative that combines reminscence of people and places with precise recall of technical details and aesthetics considerations.The specific technical information on camera and lens, filters, exposure times, developing, and printing provided in each example illustrates his approach and methods and will assist amateur and professional photographers alike in learning the craft. Through this case study approach, Adams' philosophy of craft and creativity unfolds: his credos of visualisation, image management, and the Zone System are demonstrated: and the colour story of a lifetime devoted to photography is revealed.
LC Classification Number
TR642 .A25
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- Oct 17, 2015
Very good learning tool
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: jcheyne
- Mar 03, 2023
Ansel Adam's classic photos described in his own words
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- Jul 23, 2022
Great Book
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- Jun 22, 2016
Must read for serious photographers
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- 4***e (46)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseHad issues with product, but seller was exceedingly graceful about the situation. The shipping speed & packaging was excellent. The value of product was expected for price, but description wasn’t quite accurate. With swift communication, the seller maneuvered the conversation in a very controlled way. Very professional! In all honesty, I will have no problem buying again from this seller. Thank you, SecondSalecom! I pray you continue to improve on your already good business practices.
- 5***t (1692)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI must say from the very beginning of this transaction that everything went smooth. The seller gave me a good quality product for a great price that was brand new and appeared to be better than what was pictured. I plan on purchasing more products in the near future from this seller. The product was shipped and packaged with care and love. Magnificent communication and all of what I said makes this seller a great asset to the eBay community as well as the marketplace. This is why I came back.