Profusely illus. with color photos. 254pp. 4to, cloth, d.w. New York: Friendly Press, 1986. Fine. Photos by the editor, Galen Rowell, Ernst Haas, and others.

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Title

The Most Beautiful Place in the World: Impressions of Ten Master Photographers

Publisher

Friendly Press, New York

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

0914919067

ISBN 13

9780914919063

Binding

hardcover

Condition

fine

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Dust Jacket Included

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Ten professional photographers depict Venice, Morocco, the Sahara, New Guinea, New York City, the Sierra mountains, Maine, China, and the world beneath the Red Sea

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This handsome effort displays intimate views of the world, with results that exceed expectations; technique and vista vary with each showcased photographer, revealing the essence of location portraiture and individual philosophy. More than a picturesque travelogue, this collection broaches the dilemma of photographic imagery vs. reality as interpreted by the "inspired eye." Precise graphics open each section; photo commentary enhances appreciation of each artist's unique perspective. Dramatically successful, Hiroji Kubota's Quelin images convey a magical Chinese kingdom of mesmerizing mists, mountains and men. Aerial topography of Idaho farmland by Georg Gerster displays the cultivator's manipulation of the earth, in abstract, repetitive forms. Showing Morocco as patterns of human limbs, Harry Gruyart violates local taboos against graven images by his obsession with photographic possession. In contrast, Burt Glinn celebrates with dignity the artists of New Guinea as they fulfill ancient rites. Kazuyoshi Nomachi's intense eyes and sensuous Sahara punctuated with hot color, Ernest Haas's Venetian mosaics and the rest of the offerings present a spectacular selection of thought-provoking scenes, challenged by the vision of each photographer, refined and shaped by Maisel's editorial sequencing, superbly designed and lavishly produced.
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