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Joel Sternfeld: American Prospects
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Originally published in 1987, Joel Sternfeld s nowclassic view of America is here remastered, redesigned and reprinted at a larger, brighter, truer scale. Finally, photography and offset printing techniques have caught up with Sternfeld s eye, and this new edition of American Prospects succeeds in presenting Sternfeld s most seminal work as it has always meant to be shown. A speciallycommissioned essay by Kerry Brougher, Chief Curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, considers the historical context in which Sternfeld was working and the pivotal role that American Prospects has played in the course of contemporary filmmaking and art photography. In American Prospects, a fireman shops for a pumpkin while a house burns in the background; a group of motorcyclists stop at the side of the road to take in a stunning, placid view of Bear Lake, Utah; the hightech world headquarters of the Manville Corporation sits in picturesque Colorado, obscured by a defiant boulder; a lone basketball net stands in the desert near Lake Powell in Arizona; and a cookiecutter suburban housing settlement rests squarely amongst rolling hills in Pendleton, Oregon. Sternfeld s photographic tour of America is a search for the truth of a country not just as it exists in a particular era but as it is in its everevolving essence. It is a sad poem, but also a funny and generous one, recognizing endurance, poignant beauty, and determination within its sometimes tense, often ironic juxtapositions of man and nature, technology and ruin.
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- Q: What is the publication date of 'Joel Sternfeld: American Prospects'? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Prospects'? A: The author of the book is Anne Tucker.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is in Good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'American Prospects' have? A: The book contains 140 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is there any special content included in this edition? A: Yes, it includes a specially-commissioned essay by Kerry Brougher, Chief Curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Individual Artists.
- Q: What themes does 'American Prospects' explore? A: The book explores themes of America’s evolving essence, capturing the juxtaposition of man and nature, technology and ruin.
- Q: Is this edition an original publication? A: No, this edition is a remastered and redesigned version of the original published in 1987.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes in photography? A: Yes, it can be a valuable resource for understanding contemporary filmmaking and art photography, given its historical context and photographic insights.