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Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photography,Used
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This retrospective corresponds with a traveling exhibit of Washburn's photography, debuting at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Stunning black and white images from one of America's greatest photographic talents Includes an intimate interview with Bradford WashburnTraveling the world for eight decades, mountaineer, explorer, cartographer, and aerial photographer Bradford Washburn has documented the landscape from the Grand Canyon to the Alps, from Mount McKinley to Mount Everest. Genius has inspired him to pioneer photographic techniques that capture the most remote and inaccessible points on earth under conditions worthy of a stunt man. Genius has also transformed his photosconceived for a purely functional purposeinto works of expressive art. Now the career of America's most celebrated mountain photographer is presented for the first time in book form.In Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photography, one hundred largeformat mountain photographs, selected from more than 10,000 through Washburn's lifetime of accomplishments. Aerial images of high mountains, looking more like bold relief maps, are captured in extreme raking light. There are picture essays of early Alaskan expeditionsstriking modern still lifes of supply caches and camp conditionsplus portraits of team members and colorful characters and situations encountered along the way. Additional aerial photos reveal, in breathtaking clarity, the workings of the earth, continuously transformed by upheavals and erosions, and the slow march and retreat of glaciers.An indepth Washburn interview by Antony Decaneas brings a voice to the life portrayed in images. Also included is an extensive, unique chronology of the major events in Washburn's life and career, illustrated with 40 additional images.Boston photographer Antony Decaneas supervises photographic production for Bradford Washburn and exclusively represents him in the licensing and sale of his photographic artwork. He is the author of two photographic books on Greece.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photography'? A: The main theme of 'Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photography' is the exploration of mountain landscapes through stunning black and white photography, showcasing the remarkable career of mountaineer and photographer Bradford Washburn.
- Q: How many photographs are included in the book? A: The book includes one hundred large-format mountain photographs selected from more than 10,000 images captured throughout Bradford Washburn's career.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photography' is Antony Decaneas, who also conducted an in-depth interview with Bradford Washburn featured in the book.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, which means it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: When was 'Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photography' published? A: The book was published on February 17, 2000.
- Q: What can readers expect from the interview included in the book? A: Readers can expect an intimate interview with Bradford Washburn that provides insights into his life, experiences, and the artistic vision behind his photography.
- Q: Are there any additional images included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an extensive chronology of major events in Washburn's life and career, illustrated with 40 additional images.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains a total of 144 pages.
- Q: What subjects does Bradford Washburn's photography cover? A: Bradford Washburn's photography covers a wide range of subjects including aerial images of high mountains, Alaskan expeditions, and various landscapes from around the world.