Description: Yosemite and the Range of Light Author: Adams, Ansel; Brooks, Paul (Introduction) Title: Yosemite and the Range of Light Publication: Boston: New York Graphic Society, 1979 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. First printing, oblong elephant folio size, 137 pp., signed by Ansel Adams on the half-title page, with the original publisher's shipping box. Near fine / near fine. A celebration of the stunning scenery of Yosemite National Park, this volume contains photographs by renowned photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984); the breathtaking landscapes exemplify Adams' proficiency in photography and capture the subject for which his work is best known. Nature writer Paul Brooks (1909-1998) provides an introduction to Adams' photographs; a prolific writer and editor, Brooks worked with authors such as James Agee, Rachel Carson, and Winston Churchill, even suggesting the title "Silent Spring" for Carson's seminal work.This volume signed by Adams directly on the half-title page, not on a bookplate.___DESCRIPTION: Quarter red cloth with slate grey cloth boards, gilt lettering on the spine, frontispiece a black-and-white photograph by Ansel Adams captioned "Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite Valley 1944", 105 full-page black-and-white photographs by Adams throughout; oblong elephant folio size (15.25" wide by 12 3/8" tall), pagination: [1-6] 7-28 [29-137], signed by Ansel Adams on the half-title page. In a grey paper dust jacket with white lettering and a black-and-white photograph by Adams on the front panel, white lettering on the spine, a black-and-white photograph by Adams on the rear panel, a description of the book on the front flap, and author and photographer bios with photographs on the rear flap; the dust jacket is unclipped with the original price of $75.00 on the front flap. With the original publisher's white cardboard shipping box, with the author's name, title, "NYGS", and a code ("969605") in black lettering on one side. ___CONDITION: Volume almost fine, with clean boards, straight corners with no rubbing, a strong text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; the text block very slightly cocked, a few spots of glue on the fore-edge of the front board (from the binding process), and a few specks of soil on the front free endpaper. The dust jacket near fine, unclipped, clean, with a very shallow vertical crease along the front flap and extremely light overall edgewear. The publisher's shipping box very good, solid with no tears along the seams; light overall soil and some light wear. ___POSTAGE: Please note that this is a large and heavy book and therefore additonal postage will apply; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: 21030701 Subject: Photography Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Walnut Creek, California
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Author: Adams, Ansel; Brooks, Paul (Introduction
Publisher: New York Graphic Society
Year Printed: 1979
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
