This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West—a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the nineteenth century.
“Excellent . . . rewarding . . . a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history—and its role in perpetuating myth.â€Â—Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
“A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work.â€Â—James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle
“A wonderful book.â€Â—Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian
“A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you can’t stop reading.â€Â—Michael More, Albuquerque Journal
“Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West.â€Â—James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa
“Excellent . . . rewarding . . . a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history—and its role in perpetuating myth.â€Â—Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
“A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work.â€Â—James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle
“A wonderful book.â€Â—Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian
“A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you can’t stop reading.â€Â—Michael More, Albuquerque Journal
“Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West.â€Â—James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa