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Cape light

Joel Meyerowitz

1978100 pagesabout 2 hours
1978
first published
  • 1978Museum of Fine Arts · 100 pages · ENGISBN 9780878461325
  • 2002Museum of Fine Arts · ENGISBN 9780821227954
  • 1979Bulfinch · 112 pages · ENGISBN 9780878461318

Originally published in 1979, Cape Light became an instant classic and one of the most influential photography books published in the latter part of the 20th century. Common scenes, tiny figures on a beach, a porch railing against a storm-darkened sky, a blue raft against a summer cottage, all are transformed by the poignant light of the Cape and the photographer's subtle and luminous vision. This exquisitely printed book captures every nuance of color and light in that unique juncture of sky, sea, and land that is Cape Cod.--From publisher description.

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