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Edward S. Curtis: Coming to Light Hardcover – November 1, 2001

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Bold, sometimes abrasive, forever passionate, Edward Curtis was the quintessential romantic visionary. Curtis struggled through an impoverished boyhood in Minnesota to become a successful society photographer in Seattle. But he soon moved far beyond weddings and studio portraits to his life?s work?a multi-volume photographic and ethnogrpahic work on the vanishing world of the North American Indian. Initially, Teddy Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan backed the ambitious project. But as the work stretched over years, Curtis found himself alone with his vision, struggling to finance himself and his crews. The 20-volume North American Indians, finally completed in 1930, cost Curtis his marriage, his friendships, his home, and his health. By the time he died in 1952, he and his monumental work had lapsed into obscurity. In this richly designed book, Anne Makepeace, creator of an award-winning documentary on Curtis?s life, reexamines the lasting impact of his work. Curtis?s photographs, once ignored, now serve as a link between the romantic past and contemporary Native American communities, who have used his images to reclaim and resurrect their traditions.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic (November 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0792264045
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0792264040
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.93 x 0.8 x 10.35 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
    Edward Curtis's photographs depict the true essence of Indian life and culture unlike most history books.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
    Outstanding book, chronicling the life's work of a fascinating man. His commitment to recording the last days of the American Indian traditions and religions is unmatched. Terrific read and full of adversity and some sadness as his fortune for such a vast comprehensive work was never realized.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2007
    Photography is about capturing light. The way light comes to life in these photographs, and dances over and through the subjects, is truly mesmerizing. Edward S. Curtis was undeniably an artist, and he left for his fellow mankind a wonderful gift. We benefit through his sight and likewise, his INsight. With the recognition of what was quickly vanishing, even as he strove to visually preserve it, Curtis dedicated his life to telling a story. One very true and also very sad due to its cessation.

    Although certainly he achieved fame, his name is not as well known as it deserves to be. Just about any of his images contained within this collection can be termed a work of art. Each scene or vista is a pathway for the eye and mind to experience. These are unforgettable and deeply enriching. A wonderful beautiful compilation.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012
    This is a fabulous book, well written and on a subject I am quite captivated with and have been my entire life. I admire Edward Curtis more than I can express. I am thrilled to add this book to my personal library.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013
    I bought this for a Native American friend and she was delighted. Good combination of essay about the how's and why's of Curtis' photographic quest, with lots of excellent photos.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2015
    Who knew Edward Curtis was much more than a great photographer. Described here he comes across as a mythic characters. I loved the read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2010
    You have to appreciate the value that Curtis has on recording the disappearing frontier. He was aware that the time was running out on the American Indian. We should all value his photographs on the way Native Americans lived and how they shaped the basic values that we will someday relish.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
    An excellent and fascinating account of a very unique person who produced some marvelous work. It caused me to pursue his photographs.
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  • Mrs S Usher
    5.0 out of 5 stars SO BEAUTIFUL
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2018
    I’ve recently discovered this gentleman’s work. Whenever you see a sepia print of a Native American in the western prairies, there’s a good chance he took it. He did an amazing job photographing (in the days when it was a glass print) of recording a vanishing lifestyle. Like the pioneers who discovered Yellowstone and Yosemite this man has contributed to the memory of an America now disappearing.
  • Linley Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd hand but great condition as advertised
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019
    Really love this book Hardcover which is always nice So interesting reading about the life of the great Edward S Curtis
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating photographer
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2016
    Wonderfully a true photographer