The American West by Ernst Haas
Amateur Photographer|January 03, 2023
Magnum photographer Ernst Haas captured the essence of the American West in this stunning collection of images, as Amy Davies discovers
The American West by Ernst Haas

ERNST Haas is one of those photographers that deserves the ‘legendary’ moniker. Being behind the first ever all-colour photographic essay to be featured in the equally legendary Life magazine will get you all manner of superlatives. Any book of his is worth adding to your shelf, and this latest volume is no exception.

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