Wild Beauty: Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, 1867–1957
Product Description
The Columbia River Gorge exerts a powerful influence on the lives and imaginations of the inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest. For people who live here today, just as for those Native Americans and European settlers who preceded us, this dramatic natural landform is a source of awe. Since the 1860s it has inspired superb photographers who have framed and interpreted the way we see the Gorge, and who have in turn had their artistic vision shaped by this compelling l… More >>
Wild Beauty: Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, 1867–1957
After viewing the TV program on Oregon Public Broadcasting I purchased the book so I could continue to enjoy the pictures at my leisure. The book is very well done and meets my expectations. We are fortunate to have such a book to preserve that part of the history of the gorge that is now under water from the many dams. Through this book generations to come will continue to experience the gorge through the beautiful old pictures.
Rating: 5 / 5
A memorable collection of photographs displaying the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge over ninety years (1867-1957), from notables like Carleton Watkins and Ray Atkeson. A worthy tribute to the work of Terry Toedtemeier and John Laursen.
Rating: 5 / 5
I live in Portland,Oregon and was trying to buy this book from Portland Art Museum as they had a display of early photos from 1800′s to early 1900′s at their museum. Did not get to the the display so was just trying to buy the book from them and was told they were all out. The reason I wanted the book was because I have original photos from this era and wanted to know which photo belonged to which photographer as some photos I have do not have photographer name. None of the photos in the book match up with the photographs I have but I did get info from this book as to which photographers were in the area. This helped me a lot.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a beautiful book, based on a beautiful exhibit that was held at the Portland Art Museum. It’s all the more remarkable given the photographic techniques used to make these photos, some dating back to the 1850′s.
For those of us that know and love the Columbia River Gorge, it was very moving to see what it was like before all the dams were built.
For photographers, there was life before PhotoShop!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great book and images, but mine seems to be defective with missing pages from 187 to 198. 5 plates are missing. There were only 1000 copies printed. I’m wondering if any more are turning up defective.
Rating: 3 / 5