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Edward Weston is one of the essential photographers of the 20th century. He helped define our prewar notions of the American West when it still beckoned as a frontier, as a refuge from civilization if you could bear the unsparing light. His eye often sought out the lush, the sensual: nudes like landscapes, landscapes like nudes, and shells and peppers like both. The New York Times</p> Since some of Weston's images have sold for more than a million dollars, this collection of provocative black-and-whites is a bargain. Entertainment Weekly Prudently selected from the work of acclaimed 20th century photographer Edward Weston, this tasteful and varied book clearly demonstrates why his photographs have endured throughout the years. ... A worthy tribute to a seminal talent. Amateur Photographer</p>

Edward Weston is one of the essential photographers of the 20th century. He helped define our prewar notions of the American West when it still beckoned as a frontier, as a refuge from civilization--if you could bear the unsparing light. His eye often sought out the lush, the sensual: nudes like landscapes, landscapes like nudes, and shells and peppers like both. --The New York Times</p> Since some of Weston's images have sold for more than a million dollars, this collection of provocative black-and-whites is a bargain. --Entertainment Weekly Prudently selected from the work of acclaimed 20th century photographer Edward Weston, this tasteful and varied book clearly demonstrates why his photographs have endured throughout the years. ... A worthy tribute to a seminal talent. --Amateur Photographer</p>

Edward Weston is one of the essential photographers of the 20th century. He helped define our prewar notions of the American West when it still beckoned as a frontier, as a refuge from civilization if you could bear the unsparing light. His eye often sought out the lush, the sensual: nudes like landscapes, landscapes like nudes, and shells and peppers like both. The New York Times Since some of Weston's images have sold for more than a million dollars, this collection of provocative black-and-whites is a bargain. Entertainment Weekly Prudently selected from the work of acclaimed 20th century photographer Edward Weston, this tasteful and varied book clearly demonstrates why his photographs have endured throughout the years. ... A worthy tribute to a seminal talent. Amateur Photographer

Edward Weston is one of the essential photographers of the 20th century. He helped define our prewar notions of the American West when it still beckoned as a frontier, as a refuge from civilization--if you could bear the unsparing light. His eye often sought out the lush, the sensual: nudes like landscapes, landscapes like nudes, and shells and peppers like both. --The New York Times Since some of Weston's images have sold for more than a million dollars, this collection of provocative black-and-whites is a bargain. --Entertainment Weekly Prudently selected from the work of acclaimed 20th century photographer Edward Weston, this tasteful and varied book clearly demonstrates why his photographs have endured throughout the years. ... A worthy tribute to a seminal talent. --Amateur Photographer Edward Weston is one of the essential photographers of the 20th century. He helped define our prewar notions of the American West when it still beckoned as a frontier, as a refuge from civilization if you could bear the unsparing light. His eye often sought out the lush, the sensual: nudes like landscapes, landscapes like nudes, and shells and peppers like both. The New York Times Since some of Weston's images have sold for more than a million dollars, this collection of provocative black-and-whites is a bargain. Entertainment Weekly Prudently selected from the work of acclaimed 20th century photographer Edward Weston, this tasteful and varied book clearly demonstrates why his photographs have endured throughout the years. ... A worthy tribute to a seminal talent. Amateur Photographer

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Edward Weston (1886-1958) is an icon of American photography. His black-and-white photographs are considered among the most important images of the 20th century. Today, Edward Weston's photographs are highly coveted at auction and are exhibited by countless museums throughout the world. Steve Crist is the publisher of AMMO Books and has authored, edited, or published outstanding titles, including Edward Weston: One Hundred Twenty-Five Photographs, Gonzo by Hunter S. Thompson, and The Curse of Lono by Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman, Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life by Todd Oldham, Marilyn by Andre de Dienes, Jazz Life by William Claxton, The Polaroid Book, and The Contact Sheet.

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