2007 “Desert Realty” California Photography Paperback Book by Ed Freeman

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10.5” x 11” x .4”

“This is the Cali desert as you've never seen it, and won't ever see it. Ed Freeman has digitally manipulated photos shot in a conventional manner; imposing his own vision onto whatever his camera initially recorded. Anything that doesn't fit into the idealised landscape has been whisked away, and lurid skies, poignant palm trees and brilliant paintjobs added in. The result is an arresting collection that glorifies ordinary structures and subverts the conventions of landscape photography by reworking and enhancing reality. Included in the book is a section about Freeman's technique, complete with concise, easy-to-follow explanations on how they were made, making the book a veritable primer on how to get the most out of digital manipulation. Rich with beauty, humour, and pathos, Ed Freeman's pictures blur the line between reportage and fantasy. Otherworldly in its vividness, it’s a journey thru an architectural and metaphysical dreamscape.”