Aperture 140: Edward Weston Portraits (Summer 1995)
Worth buying if: You admire classic modernist photography and craft.
Skip it if: You want a broad, biographical deep-dive on Weston's life.
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Summary
Aperture 140 gathers reproductions of Edward Weston’s portraits with thoughtful commentary by Cole Weston and Susan Morgan, pairing images and essays that trace his approach to form, light, and sitter relationships.
Why this book now
This edition offers a concise window into Weston's portrait practice for readers and photographers revisiting modernist craft and photographic making.
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Good fit if you want...
- You admire classic modernist photography and craft.
- You study composition, light, and portrait technique.
- If you want thoughtful reflections, the story centers on warm, domestic moments.
- You want a broad, biographical deep-dive on Weston's life.
- You expect a lengthy, heavily annotated academic volume.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780893816476
Worth buying if: You admire classic modernist photography and craft.
Skip it if: You want a broad, biographical deep-dive on Weston's life.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Quick Easy to move through
At 96 pages, this is a short, image-driven read—ideal for a few focused sittings or reference sessions while studying prints and technique.
What stands out here
This Aperture issue emphasizes high-quality reproductions and concise critical notes, highlighting portrait work rather than a complete career survey.
Best way to approach it
Browse slowly with attention to each image, alternating between viewing plates and reading the brief essays to connect visual practice with critical insight.
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