Richard Misrach: Golden Gate - Hardcover

Walker, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 189204143X ISBN 13: 9781892041432

Publisher: Arena Editions, 2001

Synopsis

In 85 striking color photographs, Misrach captured the opening between bay and ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge, as seen from his front porch in the Berkeley hills, in every light and weather condition, and at various times of day. In an opening essay, T. J. Clark (modern art, U. of California) discusses the photographer and his work. An additional essay by Richard Walker (geography, U. of California) presents the history and hidden geography of the region. This is a large-format book: 13.5x11.25<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Misrach's work has been the subject of a dozen monographs, and has been exhibited worldwide. His publications include Desert Cantos (1987), Bravo 20: The Bombing of the American West (1990), Violent Legacies (Aperture, 1992), Crimes and Splendors: The Desert Cantos of Richard Misrach (1996), The Sky Book (2000), and most recently, Pictures of Paintings (2003).

Review:

"Photographed at all times of day and night, in every season, the pictures reveal an astonishing range of changing weather, light, and color. The rigorous execution of a simple premise brings a fresh appreciation to this famous western vista." --HotShoe International

About this edition

• Publisher: Arena Editions
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 189204143X
• ISBN 13: 9781892041432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 132