The Enchanted Landscape: Photographs 1940-1975

By Wynn Bullock and Raphael Shevelev

Book Overview

In images of haunting beauty Wynn Bullock explores the ineffability of time and space, the mystery beneath the static surface of reality, and the contradictory and compelling nature of existence... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0893815462
• ISBN13: 9780893815462
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Aperture
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.3" x 0.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Enchanting...

Well... as a keen photographer I can really appreciate this book as I am sure many other people will, whether you are an artist or not. The Photos are SUPERB. They are often haunting, but alwayts beautiful, and taken with such skill that they are timeless. In actual fact they could have been taken yesterday, as there are no specific hints of the time in which they were taken. They are as moving and as thought provoking as ever, and for anyone interested in Weston, Cunningham, Man Ray, or Ansel Adams, this could be a definite point of interest, as these were his big influences. But havingsaid that, he does have a very definite style! There is a definite feeling of tenderness about them which I dont think is ever really displayed by Weston or Adams, yet the actual images are wonderfully sharp - a delight to regard. Whether you are a serious Art Fan, or just curious about photography, this is definitly worth considering buying. Bullock is often pushed aside, but usually only by people who have not seen anything by him.

Appropriately titled - "Enchanted landscape"

Not too many words in this book. Words aren't necessary because Wynn Bullock's photographic artistry speaks for itself. He is undoubtedly a master of his craft but he is also quite spiritual. When I first saw his image of "Nude in a Dead Forest", I paused to look at it. To me, that says something because in this day and age, we seem to be bombarded with so much information and 'eye candy.' Bullock has the ability to transcend the ordinary. I believe he is that good. As good as Edward Weston (a single portrait by his friend Wynn Bullock included in this volume), Imogen Cunningham, and Alfred Stieglitz. There are some quotes from Bullock and they certainly add form to his vision but buy this for the enchanting images of landscapes, nudes, and portraits.