Shadow Catcher: The Life and Work of Edward S. Curtis by Laurie Lawlor (English)

Description: Shadow Catcher by Laurie Lawlor Many Native Americans photographed by Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) called him Shadow Catcher. Filled with Martin Curtis breathtaking photographs, this book traces Curtis life and work from his boyhood in Wisconsin, through his first photo expedition to Alaska in 1897 and the completion of The North American Indian collection in 1930. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Many Native Americans photographed by Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) called him Shadow Catcher. But the images he captured were far more powerful than mere shadows. When the twentieth century was just getting underway, Curtis began documenting North American Indian culture in words and photographs. Today, almost one hundred years later, his work still stands as the most extensive and informative collection of its kind. His photographs are more than mere documents; they are works of art revealing subtleties of human expression missing from other historical and anthropological records. Filled with Curtiss breathtaking photographs and available for the first time in a paperback edition, Shadow Catcher traces Curtiss life and work from his boyhood in Wisconsin, through his first photo expedition to Alaska in 1897 and the completion of The North American Indian collection in 1930, to his death in 1952. Laurie Lawlor has published more than thirty-four books for children, young adults, and adults, including American Library Association Notable Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit and a natural history-based memoir, This Tender Place: Story of a Wetland Year. Notes An illustrated biography of Edward S. Curtis. Author Biography Laurie Lawlor has published more than thirty-four books for children, young adults, and adults, including Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit, an American Library Association Notable Childrens Book, and a memoir based on natural history, This Tender Place: Story of a Wetland Year. Review "More than a reference and more than a biography of Curtis, this carefully researched, highly readable book emphasizes the photographers perseverance and quest for quality and can serve as a model for young people." School Library Journal "A magnificent biography indeed, chronicling the early 20th-century photographers quest to document Native American culture." Smithsonian Promotional An illustrated biography of Edward S. Curtis. Long Description -- ALA Best Book for Young Adults, 1995 -- Golden Kite Honor Book for Nonfiction, 1994 -- Carl Sandburg Award, 1995 -- Hungry Mind Review, 1995 Childrens Books of Distinction -- Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, 1995 -- "This carefully researched, highly readable book emphasizes the photographers perseverance and quest for quality". -- SLJ (starred). "A handsome biography of an influential photographer includes a sampling of memorable images". -- NYT. Review Quote "More than a reference and more than a biography of Curtis, this carefully researched, highly readable book emphasizes the photographers perseverance and quest for quality and can serve as a model for young people."-School Library Journal(starred review) Promotional "Headline" An illustrated biography of Edward S. Curtis. Details ISBN0803280467 Author Laurie Lawlor Short Title SHADOW CATCHER Pages 132 Language English ISBN-10 0803280467 ISBN-13 9780803280465 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle The Life and Work of Edward S. Curtis Country of Publication United States Residence Evanston, IL, US Imprint Bison Books Place of Publication Nebraska DOI 10.1604/9780803280465 UK Release Date 2005-11-01 AU Release Date 2005-11-01 NZ Release Date 2005-11-01 US Release Date 2005-11-01 Audience Age 11-15 Publisher University of Nebraska Press Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-11-01 DEWEY 770.92 Illustrations Illus., map Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159502270;

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