Portraits of America by William Alber Allard
Whether exploring the reclusive communities of the Amish and Hutterites, probing the gritty existence of the American cowboy, or revealing the quiet beauty of the Minnesota lakes, William Albert Allard has helped define America in all its diversity. From rodeos to blues singers, from William Faulkner's Mississippi to minor league baseball, Allard has turned his camera toward parts of our heritage that are often overlooked. His other award-winning books include The Vanishing Breed and A Time We Knew. Portraits of America features 165 of Allard's finest photographs. Presented in chronological order, with incisive introductions to each section written by Allard himself, these photographs show the creative development of a remarkably gifted artist. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford contributes a foreword that places Allard's photography within the context of the American experience. Art aficionados and lovers of Americana alike delight in this beautifully designed and thoughtful collection from a man who has become a legend in the world photographic community.
"In this career-spanning collection of photographs, National Geographic photojournalist Allard presents a beautiful cross-section of America over nearly 40 yearsThis book is an outstanding look at life in American subcultures..."Library Journal
William Albert Allard studied at the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts and the University of Minnesota. Currently a staff photographer for National Geographic Magazine, Allard has contributed to over 25 magazine articles in his career. He has also written seven articles for the magazine. His career at National Geographic began in 1964 as a photo intern, where his first assignment was to cover the Amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781426202926 |
| ISBN 10 | 142620292X |
| Title | Portraits of America |
| Author | William Alber Allard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| Year published | 2008-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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