Edward Weston, a pivotal figure in photography (1886-1958), is celebrated in a book showcasing over fifty prints from the Getty Museum's collection of around 240 works that trace his career. Weston's work, made in various Californian locations and the broader U.S., merges machine-age aesthetics with everyday subjects, exemplifying Modernism using diverse motifs like sea shells, green peppers, sand dunes, and nudes. Brett Abbott provides commentaries, an introduction, and chronology. A colloquium features Abbott and six experts discussing Weston's impact. The book highlights his legacy in elegant composition and print technique.
