Mountain Light: In Search of the Dynamic Landscape

Rowell, Galen

ISBN 10: 087156761X / ISBN 13: 9780871567611

Published by Sierra Club Books / Yolla Bolly Press, San Francisco, 1986

About this Item

Second printing. Signed by the author/photographer on the title page: "Galen Rowell." The climbing and photography worlds lost a major talent when Rowell died in a plane crash in 2002 at age 61. The book is square and unmarked; corners sharp, spine ends unbumped; fading to the bottom edge of the front board. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $35.00); some edgewear; Brodart protected.

Seller Inventory # 017686

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mountain Light: In Search of the Dynamic Landscape
• Publisher: Sierra Club Books / Yolla Bolly Press, San Francisco
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087156761X
• ISBN 13: 9780871567611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mountaineering

About this title

Synopsis

Eighty color photographs arranged to reflect the infinitely varying qualities of light in mountain landscapes are accompanied by an informative text describing Rowell's philosophy of photography, the development of his personal style, and the methods guiding his work

Reviews

The viewer's first reaction to these photographs (part of a traveling exhibit) is awethey are sheer magic. Rowell, author of In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods and Mountains of the Middle Kingdom, is perhaps the leading photojournalist of our time; he is arguably the foremost wilderness photographer. The text is partly autobiographical but focuses on Rowell's perception of photography as art and his technique of taking pictures. Accompanying each photograph of mountains in China, California, Alaska, Pakistan, Tibet, etc., is a brief essay describing how it was composed and shot (including technical data). This is a gem, the perfect gift for camera buffs, nature lovers, virtually anybody. 20,000 first printing; $35,000 ad/promo; Nature Book Society Book Club featured alternate; author tour.
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Rowell ( Mountains of the Middle Kingdom ) is preeminent among photographers of mountains. His creations carry extraordinary visual impact: the affinity for light that marks his personal vision is supported by superb technical achievement. His abilities as a climber have allowed access to some of the world's most remote landscapes. This book presents 80 of Rowell's favorite photographs, grouped according to instructive similarities ("Light Against Light," "Integrated Vision," etc.). Accompanying descriptions cover not only technical data but the circumstances which surrounded the making of the image. The quality of reproduction is in keeping with the high Sierra Club standards. Necessary for serious photography collections. Jim Heckel, Lewis & Clark Lib., Helena, Mont.
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