Ansel Adams: Letters, 1916 - 1984 - by Mary Street Alinder (Paperback)

About the Book

This popular edition of Adams's acclaimed book of letters, originally published in 1988 as a companion volume to his best-selling autobiography, brings the vivid letters of America's most beloved photographer/environmentalist to a whole new generation of readers. 16 photos.

Book Synopsis

In his early years in Yosemite, Ansel Adams formed the habit of writing letters at every opportunity. Among the family, friends, and colleagues with whom he corresponded rank such eminent names as Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand and Jimmy Carter.

About the Author

In a career that spanned over five decades, Ansel Adams was at once America's foremost landscape photographer and one of its most ardent environmentalists. A passionate appreciation of natural beauty became an integral part of his portfolio. A master photographer, teacher, and environmentalist, the profound impact of his work continues to expand as each generation discovers the luminous beauty of his art.