This book explores the life and work of British-born photographer Edweard Muybridge, who was pivotal in both photography and early motion pictures. It provides a detailed examination of his renowned series "Animal Locomotion," his invention of the zoopraxiscope, and his expansive landscapes of America. Contextualizing his work within transformative periods of the 19th century, the book features tri-tone and 4-color illustrations, a timeline, and correspondence facsimiles. It discusses his documenting of San Francisco, Yosemite, and Native American conflicts, along with his groundbreaking studies of human and animal motion, making it a crucial resource for diverse academic fields.
