A stunning hardback volume celebrating one of landscape photography's most historic commissions. In 1941, Ansel Adams was commissioned by the U.S. Department of the Interior to create a photo mural for a celebration of America's protected natural wonders. The project was interrupted by World War II and never completed, but the 226 photographs Adams created for this government commission survived and are now held in the National Archives — a unique and invaluable collection documenting America's wilderness and indigenous communities.
Published in 2006 by TAJ Books and authored by art historian Sandra Forty, this beautifully produced coffee-table book brings that collection to the public for the first time in full. The book features breathtaking black-and-white photographs from iconic locations including the Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks, alongside equally important images of Navajo and Pueblo Indian life, their homes, and cultural activities. Sandra Forty's insightful text provides the historical context and artistic analysis that enriches every page.
This is an essential volume for any admirer of Ansel Adams, landscape photography, or American cultural history — a beautifully preserved, collectible-quality copy in excellent condition.
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| Title | Ansel Adams in the National Archives |
| Author | Sandra Forty |
| Photographer | Ansel Adams |
| Publisher | TAJ Books Limited |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| Format | Hardcover with Dust Jacket |
| Pages | 96 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Photography – Art & Nature |
| Topic | Landscape Photography, U.S. National Parks, History |
| Origin | United States |
| Edition | First Edition |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84406-087-0 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84406-087-X |
Good – Collectible Quality. This book has been carefully owned and is in excellent shape, showing only the lightest signs of handling. The dust jacket is bright, clean, and unmarked, with no tears, creases or price-clipping — only very minimal shelf wear at the top and bottom edges, as is entirely typical. The hardcover black cloth boards beneath are pristine, clean and unmarked, with sharp, crisp corners and bright, intact silver lettering on the spine. The interior pages are bright white and clean throughout, free from writing, highlighting or any marking. The binding is tight, firm, and square. This is a superb copy, clean inside and out, that will be a proud addition to any collection or library.
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