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Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis
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LENGTH12 hrs and 1 min
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RELEASE DATE10-09-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, Egan's book tells the remarkable untold story behind Edward Curtis's iconic photographs, following him throughout Indian country from desert to rainforest as he struggled to document the stories and rituals of more than 80 tribes. Even with the backing of Theodore Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan, it took tremendous perseverance. The undertaking changed him profoundly, from detached observer to outraged advocate.
He would die penniless and unknown in Hollywood just a few years after publishing the last of his 20 volumes. But the charming rogue with the grade-school education had fulfilled his promise - his great adventure succeeded in creating one of America's most stunning cultural achievements.
PDF features Edward Curtis photographs.
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©2012 Timothy Egan (P)2012 Dreamscape Media, LLC
What the Critics Say
"With a reporter's eye for detail, Egan delivers a gracefully written biography and adventure story." (Publishers Weekly)
"Lucent prose illuminates a man obscured for years in history's shadows." (Kirkus Reviews)
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"Good historical biography"
I grew up in Seattle and didn't know anything about Curtis except having seen his photographs, it is always amazing what you find in your own backyard that they never even mentioned in school. What a dedicated person his was
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D. Donohue New York, NY USA 10-29-12 Member Since 2009dungha
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"STUPENDOUS!"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Riveting, no matter any preconceptions about Curtis, this author is a master.
What other book might you compare Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher to and why?Rebecca Solnit's remarkable River of Shadows, which is about Edweard Muybridge and the amazing geo-socio-psychological and historical reasons for his work.
What about David Drummond’s performance did you like?He is really perfect. Has a world-weary voice, suitable to the material.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?The Impossible Dream! A Quixotic Story of a man who gave up everything for a 20 volume photobook.
Any additional comments?My review of the book on the ICP Library blog
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Patrick Fairview Heights, IL, United States 01-01-13 Member Since 2007
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"Best Story of the Vanishing American Indian"
If you could sum up Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher in three words, what would they be?Compelling Unforgettable Saddening
What was one of the most memorable moments of Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher?Recounting of Custer's Last Stand. Did he watch from the hillside?
Have you listened to any of David Drummond’s other performances before? How does this one compare?None that I can recall. This performance was magnificent, though the author must be given credit for putting together such a compelling story.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?too many to mention
Any additional comments?We have romanticized our treatment of the American Indian for so long, that we believe we actually treated them fairly.
It is refreshing to hear the history of Curtis and of his dedication to his mission to portray an accurate history of a people our government was willfully destroying, culturally, if not in fact.0 of 0 people found this review helpful