The Illuminating Mind in American Photography:: Stieglitz, Strand, Weston, Adams
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Review Peeler is a fine writer, one who knows how to balance analysis with anecdote. Readers end up knowing the men and their work. . . Peeler pays homage to each photographer's great accomplishments and reveals the essence of their art. CHOICE Peeler's work deserves a place alongside the best historical studies in photography. He balances substantial archival research with thought-provoking image analysis, and he does it all without drowning us in a sea of jargon. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN HISTORY The Illuminating Mind is an impressive study. . . that other scholars will find tempting to cite and draw from in the future. HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (Vol 27 No 1 Spring 2003) Read more About the Author David Peeler is in the Department of History, United States Naval Academy. Read more
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This is one the best accounts I have seen of the lives, work, and philosophies of the artists portrayed. A fascinating and important read.