Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, a Life in Nature

Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, a Life in Nature

Jenson-Elliott, Cindy

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A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearAnsel Adams just couldnt sit still. He felt trapped indoors and never walked anywhere--he ran. Even when he sat, his feet danced. But in nature, Ansel felt right at home. He fell in love with the gusting gales of the Golden Gate, the icy white of Yosemite Valley, and countless other remarkable natural sights in the national parks and beyond.When Ansel grew up, he created the iconic black-and-white nature photographs known around the world. From his early days in San Francisco to the height of his glory nationwide, this acclaimed picture book chronicles a restless boys path to becoming the artist behind the images.

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Ansel Adams just couldn't sit still. He felt trapped indoors, ran everywhere, and only found peace in nature. This Bank Street Best Book picture book biography follows restless young Ansel to Yosemite, where he fell in love with the gusting gales, icy white valleys, and spectacular landscapes that would become the most celebrated nature photographs in American history. A perfect first look at a life beautifully focused.

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