Mitchell, Margaretta K. — Ruth Bernhard: Between Art and Life

San Francisco, California, Chronicle Books, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 4to 11" - 13" tall. A fine and due homage to a highly skilled photographer Ruth Bernhard, whom Ansel Adams allegedly referred to as the finest photographer of The Nude, ever. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bound handsomely in gray cloth in an oblong format, and with gilt lettering to spine and a fine stamped device to front cover ("R" and "B" back to back). Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "1" or "a" in "number" line present. U.S. emigre from Germany in 1935, eventually a student of Edward Weston, the homage is replete with fine black-and-white and duotone photographs, plus images and remembrances of her as a colleague, lover, friend, and source of inspiration. 159 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Fine/Near Fine,