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Print the Legend: Photography and the American West

by Print the Legend: Photography and the American West

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A compelling story of how the new medium of photography and the new American frontier came of age together--illustrated with scores of stunning images

This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West--a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the nineteenth century.

"Excellent . . . rewarding . . . a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history--and its role in perpetuating myth."--Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

"A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work."--James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle

"A wonderful book."--Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian

"A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you can't stop reading."--Michael More, Albuquerque Journal

"Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West."--James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa

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Product Details

  • Yale University Press Brand
  • Apr 10, 2004 Pub Date:
  • 9780300103151 ISBN-13:
  • 0300103158 ISBN-10:
  • 402 Pages
  • English Language
  • 9.6 in * 6.6 in * 0.9 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: