Descriere: 9,Don't miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+! "You've read the books, now see the land. . . . It's like having Tony Hillerman still with us." --Denver PostA photographic journey through the landscapes of beloved bestselling author Tony Hillerman's novels--with an introduction by Tony Hillerman and a personal essay by his daughter, AnneStep into the world of Tony Hillerman's novels with this stunning collection of original documentary photographs of the landscape that was integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillerman's novels, descriptive passages from the novels, the author's own comments about the sites, and narrative information on the locations pictured. Compiled by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, with original photos from Don Strel, Tony Hillerman's Landscape is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one man's imagination for a lifetime, and is a daughter's loving tribute to her father.
Autori: Anne Hillerman | Editura: Harper | Anul aparitiei: 2009 | ISBN: 9780061374296 | Numar de pagini: 192 | Categorie: Photography
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Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives, from sensationalist images in tabloid papers, to personal family snapshots, to the art photography displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Steve Edwards provides a clear, lively, and imaginative approach to the definition, importance, and meaning of photography. He combines a sense of its historical development with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context. Edwards also discusses both well-known and more unusual photos, from the highly controversial Cottingley Fairies to Ansel Adams landscapes, and from the shocking and influential Eddie Adams image of a Vietcong suspect being executed to the portrait/performance art work of Cindy Sherman. Edwards interrogates the way we look and think about photographs, and considers such issues as truth and recording, objectivity and fine art, identity and memory. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the ...