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Ansel Adams: An Autobiography

By Ansel Adams, Mary Street Alinder (Trade Paperback, 1996)
In this bestselling autobiography, completed shortly before his death in 1984, Ansel Adams looks back at his legendary six-decade career as a conservationist, teacher, musician, and, above all, photographer. Written with characteristic warmth, vigor, and wit, this fascinating account brings to life the infectious enthusiasms, fervent battles, and bountiful friendships of a truly American original.
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    • Format: Trade Paperback

    • Price: $16.99 US/$21.50 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780821222416

    • On Sale Date: 02/01/1996

    • Publisher: Bulfinch

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In this bestselling autobiography, completed shortly before his death in 1984, Ansel Adams looks back at his legendary six-decade career as a conservationist, teacher, musician, and, above all, photographer. Written with characteristic warmth, vigor, and wit, this fascinating account brings to life the infectious enthusiasms, fervent battles, and bountiful friendships of a truly American original.

In a career that spanned over six decades, Ansel Adams was at once America's foremost landscape photographer and one of its most ardent environmentalists. A master photographer, teacher and naturalist, the profound impact of his work continues to expand as each generation discovers the magnificent, luminous beauty of his art.

Mary Street Alinder was Executive Assistant to Ansel Adams from 1979 to 1989 and worked with Ansel Adams on many of his books during that time. She is co-editor of Ansel Adams: Letters and Images (NYGS, 1988

  • "Rough-edged...witty and candid...A direct line to Adams' thoughts and ideas."

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Ansel Adams: An Autobiography
  • Publisher: Bulfinch
  • Price: $16.99 US/$21.50 CAN
  • Pages: 360
  • Physical Dimensions: 6-1/8" x 9-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780821222416
  • On Sale Date: 02/01/1996
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