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Book Synopsis: Edward Curtis was dashing, charismatic, a passionate mountaineer, a famous photographer—the Annie Liebowitz of his time. And he was thirty-two years old in 1900 when he gave it all up to pursue his great idea: He would try to capture on film the Native American nation before it disappeared. At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, Egan's book tells the remarkable untold story behind Curtis's iconic photographs, following him throughout Indian country from desert to rainforest as he struggled to document the stories and rituals of more than eighty tribes. Even with the backing of Theodore Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan, it took tremendous perseverance—six years alone to convince the Hopi to allow him into their Snake Dance ceremony. The undertaking changed him profoundly, from detached observer to outraged advocate. He would die penniless and unknown in Hollywood just a few years after publishing the last of his t Read more
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Imagine stepping back in time to the early 1900s, when the Native American nation was on the brink of disappearing forever. Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis takes you on a captivating journey through the lens of a passionate and charismatic photographer, Edward Curtis. With the same verve and talent as Annie Liebowitz, Curtis gave up everything to fulfill his great idea: preserving the vibrant culture and stories of over eighty Native American tribes through the power of photography.
Author Timothy Egan guides you through a remarkable adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, uncovering the untold story behind Curtis's iconic photographs. From the deserts to the rainforests, Egan reveals the challenges Curtis faced as he documented the unique stories and rituals of these tribes. With the support of influential figures like Theodore Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan, Curtis dedicated six years of his life to earn the trust of tribes such as the Hopi, even persuading them to allow him into their sacred Snake Dance ceremony.
Egan's book is more than just a historical account; it's a testament to human resilience and the power of art. Curtis's transformation from a detached observer to an outraged advocate is truly inspiring. His photographs not only capture the beauty and diversity of Native American culture, but also serve as a voice for those who were on the verge of being forgotten.
If you long to immerse yourself in a story that intertwines adventure, history, and art, Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher is a must-read. Delve into the pages and be transported to a world that is both long gone and forever preserved through the immortal photographs of Edward Curtis. Learn about his struggles, triumphs, and the legacy he left behind. Discover the Native American nation before it disappeared, and in doing so, gain a deeper understanding of our shared history and connection.
Embark on this extraordinary journey now. Click here to get your hands on Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis and experience the magic for yourself.
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