The Life and Photography of Doris Ulmann - Hardcover

Jacobs, Philip Walker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813121752 ISBN 13: 9780813121758

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky, 2001

Synopsis

Containing newly discovered letters, documents and photographs - many published here for the first time - this text is an illustrated biography of Doris Ulmann, one of the foremost female photographers of the 20th century.

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Review:

"An exhaustive study that rediscovers this important artist from between the wars in America." -- Anniston Star

"Not only a book of intriguing photography, but a story of Ulmann's very interesting life." -- Appalachian Quarterly

"A lovely and important addition to the literature on women artists." -- Bloomsbury Review

"Jacob's success in tracking down Ulmann's scattered letters and photographic archives, and in creating this incisive, well-illustrated biography, is cause for celebration." -- Booklist (starred review)

"Uses correspondence between Ulmann and her assistant to explore their relationship, her work and social contributions, and the blend of art of social commentary which her photos embodied." -- Bookwatch

"This is the first factual account of the career of Doris Ulmann -- the story of an extraordinary woman's wealth, her love for humanity, and her inspired vision as a photographic artist." -- James D. Birchfield

"A veritable encyclopedia of Ulmanniana." -- Journal of Southern History

"The photography is wonderful and... this book has a fascinating story to tell." -- Lexington Herald-Leader

"Shows her deep attraction to the common people she photographed and how generous she was to them and others." -- Loyal Jones

"The first book-length study of the life and work of this extraordinary gifted woman." -- McCormick (SC) Messenger

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0813121752
• ISBN 13: 9780813121758
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328