This monograph celebrates photographer Edward Weston, initially published in 1958 as an Aperture magazine issue and later as a hardcover in 1965. It presents a sequence of Weston's photography, including portraits, nudes, landscapes, and still-lifes, alongside excerpts from his daybooks and letters, aiming to reflect his creative spirit. This edition, crafted through a collaboration between Weston, Nancy Newhall, and Aperture cofounders, features contributions from Weston's sons, Brett and Cole, as well as Dody Warren Weston and Ansel Adams. It includes a bibliography and chronology to offer insights into Weston's influential work.
