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jimlynchIf Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »
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Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography

by Stephen Trimble

Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

One of the most photographed subjects on earth, the Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe and admiration. This text includes captivating essays from 21 Grand Canyon photographers. 115 photos.

Book News Annotation:

Created with a range of different technologies, from glass plate negatives in the 19th century to digital cameras in the 21st, these images all convey the almost preternatural beauty of the Grand Canyon and explain why so many photographers over so many years have used it as their subject. Trimble, a writer and photographer, provides essays about 21 contemporary Grand Canyon photographers as well as information about changes in camera technology. A timeline records important moments in the photographic history of the Canyon. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

One of the most photographed subjects on earth, Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe, admiration, and frustration for those who attempt to capture its majestry on film. From nineteenth century pioneer photographers using glass plate negatives to the twenty-first century's artful digital images, Canyon photography has loomed large in our nation's creative psyche for the past 125 years. The Canyon's immensity transcends the human scale and presents unsurpassed opportunities and obstacles to those who try to render it photographically. Included are captivating essays from twenty-one of the finest contempory Grand Canyon photographers to help tell the Canyon's photographic tale. 115 photos.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780873588942
Subtitle:
125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography
Author:
Trimble, Stephen
Publisher:
Northland Publishing
Subject:
Photography
Subject:
History
Subject:
Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./West
Subject:
Photoessays & Documentaries
Subject:
Subjects & Themes - Landscapes
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Subject:
Grand canyon (ariz.)
Subject:
Grand Canyon (Ariz.) History.
Publication Date:
June 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
210
Dimensions:
11.16x11.94x.93 in. 4.01 lbs.

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