In this bestselling autobiography, completed shortly before his death in 1984, Ansel Adams looks back at his legendary six-decade career as a conservationist, teacher, musician, and, above all, photographer.

Written with characteristic warmth, vigour, and wit, this fascinating account brings to life the infectious enthusiasms, fervent battles, and bountiful friendships of a truly American original.

About the Author
In a career that spanned five decades Ansel Adams was at once America's foremost landscape photographer and an ardent environmentalist. His work has been published in a multitude of books, posters and calendars.

Reviews
No lover of Ansel Adam s' photographs can afford to miss this book. * Wallace Stegner *
Rough-edged...witty and candid...A direct line to Adam s' thoughts and ideas. * LOS ANGELES TIMES *
An evocative celebration of the life, career, friendships, concerns and vision of an ardent environmentalist and pioneering artist who captured the rich natural beauty of America through the lens of his camera. * NEW YORK TIMES *
A warm, discursive, and salty document. * NEW YORKER *



Book Information
ISBN 9780821222416
Author Ansel Adams
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Little, Brown and Company
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 152mm * 28mm