Edward S.Curtis: One Hundred Masterworks

Widely acknowledged as the world's leading authority on Edward Curtis, Christopher Cardozo draws on his deep understanding of the photographer and his work in curating this stunning selection, chosen from several thousand vintage Curtis photographs created from 1895-1930. Curtis's magnum opus, The North American Indian, is a singular contribution to American history and to the history of North America's Native people. It is also a testament to Curtis's tireless efforts to document and express the culture and spirit of over eighty distinct tribal groups. Every style, subject matter, cultural and geographic area and medium Curtis worked in is included. This volume reproduces prints created in six different print mediums as well as rare ephemera that both contextualise and enrich the masterworks. Carefully and insightfully curated, the photographs in One Hundred Masterworks create a unique mosaic, giving the viewer a deep, rich understanding of Curtis's importance as an artist. This book also celebrates and honours Curtis's achievement through essays on his life, his extraordinary project, the crucial co-creative role of the Native American participants and the environment. Published in association with the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography.

A stunning piece of ethnography and artistry, One Hundred Masterworks is a testament to the history of Native Americans and to Curtis's profound commitment to preserve for posterity their rich, complex lives and spirits. --The Boston Globe

...a new retrospective book is putting the stunning photographs of celebrated ethnologist Edward S. Curtis back in focus. --Daily Mail, 13th July 2015

Christopher Cardozo has changed the way people view and understand Curtis's work, has written eight books on Edward Curtis, and created and curated Curtis exhibitions seen in over forty countries. A.D. Coleman is an internationally known American photography critic and historian based in New York City. Eric Jolly is President of the Science Museum of Minnesota, an internationally renowned scientist, educator, and Cherokee storyteller and artist. Michael Tobias is an internationally recognized author, ecologist, mountaineer, and filmmaker. He writes for Forbes's online magazine.Louise Erdrich is the author of fourteen novels as well as volumes of poetry, children s books, short stories, and a memoir.