Alfred Stieglitz: An American Seer

New York: Random House / Aperture, 1973. 1st. Hardcover. G+/Poor, dj has tears and has been taped, folded on inside, corners bumped, some foxing. Inside clean and tight. Brown cloth with gilt lettering; grey photographic dj with black lettering. 253 pp. 72 bw plates, 82 illus. Intended as ".. a biography of the spirit in which Steiglitz worked and Lived" (author). In this book [the author] draws upon her close association with Stieglitz and upon his own words to create a warm portrait of the focal figure of the modern art movement in America. The many direct quotations preserve in written form the bold, subtle nature of Stieglitz's speech and the brilliance of his parables and anecdotes. The 80 reproductions of Stieglitz's photographs constitute the largest selection ever published. Many are reproduced here for the first time. They powerfully attest to the purity of his vision. Ninety illustrations of a documentary nature, including additional Stieglitz photographs and work by artists he showed, are also reproduced--Jacket. Contents as follows: First encounters with Stieglitz (1926-1927) -- The early years -- Education in Germany-first experiences with photography -- Return to New York-photographic career evolves -- Public introduction of modern European art in the United States -- Dissolution of the photo-secession -- Public introduction of modern American art-further exhibitions of European art -- Pre-World War I period -- The war years -- After 291 -- The equivalents -- The intimate gallery -- An American place -- The final years. (Inventory #: 48.1)