Photography Recommendations - For all ages

BOOKS for ADULTS

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American Photographs. 50th Anniversary ed.

by Walker Evans
The Museum of Modern Art, 1988

First published in 1938 Evans’ photographs captured the story of America in the Depression in part one and architecture of the same time period in part two. The 50th Anniversary Edition tried to present the photos as true to the originals as technically possible.

Ansel Adams : Divine Performance

by Anne Hammond
Yale University Press, 2002

Photo historian Anne Hammond discusses the evolution of Adams’s landscape art, his influences, and the aesthetic significance of his work. Many illustrations are included throughout the text.

Evidence, 1944-1994

by Richard Avedon
Random House, 1994

Richard Avedon demonstrates the great range and versatility of his photography. Well known for his work for the top fashion magazines and models, he also chronicles his times.

Life Sixty Years: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, 1936-1996

by The editors of Life, Life Books, Time, Inc
Distributed by Bulfinch Press, an imprint of Little Brown, 1996

A celebration of 60 years of Life magazine. The reader has a chance to view several covers of the magazine.

One Man’s Eye: Photographs from the Alan Siegel Collection

by Alan Siegel
World Wise Press, 2000

Published in conjunction with an exhibit of Alan Siegel’s collection at Cornell University in 2000, this shows the works of some of the top photographers of the 20th century.

The American Wilderness

by Ansel Adams
Little, Brown, 1990

A “coffee-table” collection of many of the photographer’s famous images of nature and the American landscape. Includes excerpts from Adams’ writings and speeches.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Photography Like a Pro

by The editors of Peterson's Photographic Magazine and Mike Stensvold
Alpha Books, 2002

A good guide for the beginning photographer.

William Wegman Polaroids.

by William Wegman
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2002

Although a master of several mediums Wegman is probably best known for his photographs of his weimaraners. This is a collection of his Polaroid shots.

KIDS BOOKS

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Ansel Adams : America's Photographer

by Beverly Gherman
Little, Brown, 2002.

A biography of the photographer suitable for both young and older adults alike. Contains many illustrations of Adams’s photographs to accompany the text.

Click!: A Book About Cameras and Taking Pictures

by Gail Gibbons
Little, Brown and Company, 1997

Describes the basic parts of a camera and how to take photographs.

Picture This: Fun Photography and Crafts

by Debra Friedman
Kids Can Press, 2003

Through hands-on instruction, this book explores photography and the factors involved in getting a good finished product. There are also several fun craft ideas involving photography throughout the book.

MULTIMEDIA

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Ansel Adams, photographer

by Ansel Adams
Pacific Arts Video, 1990.

A portrait of Ansel Adams, one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, this video captures the spirit and artistry of the man as he talks about his life and demonstrates the techniques which have made his work legendary.