Nature's Places of Spiritual Sanctuary Clyde Butcher HC Signed 1st Ed 1999
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First edition · Signed
Clyde Butcher: Nature's Places of Spiritual Sanctuary is a stunning retrospective of large-format black-and-white landscape photography spanning nearly four decades, from 1961 to 1999. Butcher, widely regarded as one of America's foremost nature photographers and often compared to Ansel Adams for his mastery of light and tonal range, turns his lens on the wild and often overlooked landscapes of Florida and beyond. The book features essays and tributes from a distinguished group of contributors, including: An introduction by Bill Meadows, President of the Wilderness Society "Clyde Butcher – Gift to Florida" by Nathaniel Reed "Portrait of the Everglades" by art critic Arnold Simons "Florida Realism" by Allys Palladino-Craig, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University "The Gift" by Dan Dustin of Florida International University "Together, we took the road less traveled…" by Niki Butcher Butcher's photographs capture the spiritual dimension of wild places — swamps, prairies, forests, and waterways — with an intimacy and reverence that transforms familiar landscapes into sacred spaces. His work has been instrumental in raising awareness of Florida's fragile ecosystems, particularly the Everglades, and advocating for their preservation. This first edition hardcover is an essential volume for collectors of fine art photography, lovers of the American wilderness, and anyone drawn to the meditative power of the natural world.
- Publisher: Window of the Eye, Inc.
- Year: 1999
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 0967584221
- Condition: Good
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