Photographers Of Old Hawaii
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 3rd trade ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A richly researched work of photographic history, Photographers of Old Hawaii chronicles the pioneering men and women who captured the Hawaiian Islands through their lenses during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, preserving a world on the cusp of dramatic transformation. Joan Abramson presents the stories of these early photographers with meticulous detail, illuminating their techniques, their subjects, and the cultural and political landscapes they documented. The work uncovers how these images shaped outside perceptions of Hawaii, from its indigenous people and royal court to its sweeping volcanic landscapes and bustling port towns. Written with scholarly authority yet an accessible warmth, it stands as an essential reference for historians, photography enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the visual legacy of the Pacific Islands.
Author: Joan Abramson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Island Heritage
Genre: Photography
Edition: 3rd trade ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A richly researched work of photographic history, Photographers of Old Hawaii chronicles the pioneering men and women who captured the Hawaiian Islands through their lenses during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, preserving a world on the cusp of dramatic transformation. Joan Abramson presents the stories of these early photographers with meticulous detail, illuminating their techniques, their subjects, and the cultural and political landscapes they documented. The work uncovers how these images shaped outside perceptions of Hawaii, from its indigenous people and royal court to its sweeping volcanic landscapes and bustling port towns. Written with scholarly authority yet an accessible warmth, it stands as an essential reference for historians, photography enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the visual legacy of the Pacific Islands.