Peter Kayafas: The Way West by Peter Kayafas (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Peter Kayafas by Peter Kayafas A beautifully produced exploration of Americas plains states their histories, traditions and people from Peter Kayafas FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The latest book from New York-based photographer Peter Kayafas (born 1971) presents photographs from ten years and thousands of miles of travel in the plains states. A continuation of his 30 years of work along Americas backroads, Kayafas uses his camera to explore the present state of the histories and ritualized traditions of the people who live in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado.Their way of life, their connection to the land and the animals that are their lifeblood, are enduring themes in this body of work. So too is the passage of young people from childhood into the adult world of hard work and knowledge about the struggles and challenges of life in the west. The backdrop for this subtle narrative is the beautiful, rugged and wide-open landscape of the west with all its layers and ironies.A brilliant essay by the celebrated writer Rick Bass accompanies the photographs. Review Stunning collection of photographs chronicle the youth, horses and county fairs of the Plains states from Idaho to Wyoming. -- Sue Malesevic * Daily Mail *Here the western sun bleaches and darkens in equal measure, illuminating the spirited lives, young and old, that Kayafas bottles up in his lens. -- Editors * New Criterion *Photographer Peter Kayafas captures the contemporary soul of a region long obscured by its own enduring myths. -- Edward Gomez * Hyperallergic *Cowboys, sunsets, rodeos and dust ... thats what people think the west is. But Peter Kayafas travelled from Idaho to Oklahoma, seeking out the real rituals and way of life of a new generation -- Editors * Guardian * Long Description A beautifully produced exploration of Americas plains states--their histories, traditions and people--from Peter Kayafas The latest book from New York-based photographer Peter Kayafas (born 1971) presents photographs from ten years and thousands of miles of travel in the plains states. A continuation of his 30 years of work along Americas backroads, Kayafas uses his camera to explore the present state of the histories and ritualized traditions of the people who live in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Colorado. Their way of life, their connection to the land and the animals that are their lifeblood, are enduring themes in this body of work. So too is the passage of young people from childhood into the adult world of hard work and knowledge about the struggles and challenges of life in the west. The backdrop for this subtle narrative is the beautiful, rugged and wide-open landscape of the west with all its layers and ironies. A brilliant essay by the celebrated writer Rick Bass accompanies the photographs. Review Quote Cowboys, sunsets, rodeos and dust ... thats what people think the west is. But Peter Kayafas travelled from Idaho to Oklahoma, seeking out the real rituals and way of life of a new generation Details ISBN097977683X Author Peter Kayafas Year 2020 ISBN-10 097977683X ISBN-13 9780979776830 Format Hardcover Publisher Purple Martin Press Pages 96 Language English Imprint Purple Martin Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-03-24 NZ Release Date 2020-03-24 UK Release Date 2020-03-24 Subtitle The Way West Audience General Publication Date 2020-05-07 US Release Date 2020-05-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134188948;

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