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Revered throughout the world for his majestic photographs of towering mountain ranges, sheer cliffs, and incredible vistas, Ansel Adams led a rich life inspired by the miracles of nature. ANSEL ADAMS: AMERICA’S PHOTOGRAPHER takes us from the earthquake that broke his nose to the valley that shaped his world, revealing the humorous, artistic, and thoughtful personality behind his legendary work.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]) and index.
Synopsis
The renowned--and revered--photographer would have been 100 years old in 2002. To celebrate the life of Ansel Adams, this biography takes young readers through his rich life: from the earthquake that broke his nose to the valley that shaped his world, revealing the humorous, artistic, and thoughtful personality behind his legendary work.
Synopsis
Coinciding with the centennial of Ansel Adams' birth, this is a comprehensive biography of the renowned photographer. It takes us from the earthquake that broke his nose to the valley that shaped his world, revealing the humorous, artistic, and thoughtful personality behind his legendary work.
About the Author
Beverly Gherman is the author of several children’s biographies, and of all her subjects, Ansel Adams is the closest to her home and heart. She grew up in Fresno, California, only a few hours drive from Yosemite, where she spent summers camping beneath the magnificent granite peaks and winters trying to master the snow on skis. She now lives in San Francisco.
Table of Contents
Prologue: Visualization -- Broken nose, high spirit -- Too active for school -- "If, if, if!" -- In and out of the darkroom -- "Sierra sky and stone" -- Marriage in the mountains -- To play or not to play -- First trip east -- Sun and moon -- Soldier at home -- Giving back -- "A green flash" -- Afterword: Ansel Adams and the development of photography.