Ernest Haas: The American West

A large and impressive compendium, Ernest Haas: The American West features stunning photography by Haas and a forward by Paul Lowe. This collection of striking color images from the American West is both a moving national portrait as well as a celebration of analog color photography from an undisputed genius of the form.

The photographer behind Life magazine’s first ever all-color photographic essay, Ernst Haas made—and captured—history as an early adopter of Kodachrome film. The Austrian-born artist had already established himself as a black and white photographer when he moved to America in 1951. But as a member of the renowned Magnum agency, he transformed the genre with his color-saturated images, the perfect medium for capturing America’s geographic and cultural landscapes.

From desert storms, Route 66 gas stations, and Las Vegas neon to rolling prairie, dilapidated farms, small-town parades, and city sidewalks, Haas’ perfectly composed images contain a distinct pictorial language. His work is suffused with poetry, pattern, and light. His pictures communicate a journalist’s point of view, whether the subject is rural poverty, suburban comfort, or the myth of the American West. The remarkable book offers a vision of America that feels both poignant and reassuringly familiar.

Published in November of 2022. Hardcover. 224 Pages. Book Dimensions: 11 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W.




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