Edward S. Curtis: Coming to Light
Anne Makepeace
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction - Photography / Biography / Native American History
🏢 Publisher
National Geographic
📅 Publication Year
2001
🔢 ISBN
978-0792264880
About This Book
This book serves as a companion to the acclaimed documentary about Edward S. Curtis, the legendary photographer who dedicated his life to documenting the traditional ways of Native Americans. It features stunning reproductions of his iconic photographs alongside text exploring his monumental project, The North American Indian. The cover features a striking portrait of Edward S. Curtis wearing a hat, surrounded by smaller thumbnail portraits of Native Americans along the bottom edge.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
208
Edition
First Edition, Hardcover
Series
Standalone companion book to the documentary film
Target Audience
General Audience, Photography Enthusiasts, History Buffs
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good
Estimated Value
$20-$40
Rarity
Common
Historical Significance
Highlights the monumental cultural and historical legacy of Edward S. Curtis's twenty-volume ethnographic work on Native American tribes, bringing renewed appreciation to his pioneering photographic documentation.
Collector Notes
Maintains steady value as a standard photographic monograph. Ensure the dust jacket is unclipped and free of tears to preserve the higher end of its market value. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the photographic prints.
Similar Books
The Shadow Catcher by Laurie Lawlor, Edward S. Curtis: The Master Prints by Carol Armstrong, Native Nations by Edward S. Curtis
Notable Features
Companion book to the Public Broadcasting Service documentary, rich with duotone photographic plates of Curtis's historic work.