In the American West by Richard Avedon is an iconic photobook that redefined portrait photography and documented the diversity and grit of Western America. Produced over several years, Avedon’s large-format portraits capture miners, ranchers, drifters, and everyday individuals with unflinching clarity and profound empathy. Each image conveys personality, resilience, and the complex realities of life in the American West.
Published by Harper & Row, this photobook is a landmark in contemporary photography and a cornerstone of Avedon’s career. Its stark, high-contrast style and meticulous composition make it essential for collectors, photography students, and enthusiasts of documentary and fine-art photography.
Book Details
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Title:In the American West
Publisher: Harper & Row
Format: Hardcover / Large-format
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Photographs: Black-and-white
Language: English
Genre: Contemporary American portraiture / documentary / fine-art photography
