Print the Legend

A compelling story of how the new medium of photography and the new American frontier came of age togetherillustrated with scores of stunning images This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American Westa 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 historyand its role in perpetuating myth.Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work.James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle A wonderful book.Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you cant stop reading.Michael More, Albuquerque Journal Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West.James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa