Shadow Catcher: The Life and Work of Edward S. Curtis

New York, New York: Walker and Company, 1994. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. As New/As New. A sumptuously illustrated tribute to the man widely considered to be the greatest photographer of North American Indian culture & the American West. Part biography, part documentary, it traces his life & work from his boyhood in Wisconsin to his first photo expedition to Alaska in 1897 to the creation of his magnum opus, the 30-year labor of love called "The North American Indian," to his death in 1952. In 132 pages with Appendix, Selected Bibliography for Children, & Index, photographic endpapers, duotone photos throughout text. With brown paper over boards lettered in gilt to spine, both this book & the unclipped DJ are in Fine condition: as clean & bright as Brand New! The DJ is equally pristine, with no wear or fading. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (PST) ship same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day.