The Appalachian Photographs Of Doris Ulmann
The Appalachian Photographs of Doris Ulmann gathers the pioneering photographer’s sensitive portraits of mountain life, capturing the quiet dignity of craftspeople and farmers across the rural South. Shot in the 1920s and early ’30s, these softly toned images have become touchstones of both documentary and fine-art photography.
This 1971 softcover edition pairs Ulmann’s plates with commentary by folklorist John Jacob Niles, adding cultural context to each frame. Collectors prize the volume for its faithful reproductions and the glimpse it offers into a vanishing Appalachian world.
The book shows honest wear commensurate with age—cover scuffing, edge creasing, and a short tear that nips the top of the first two pages—yet the binding remains tight and the interior pages largely bright. A previous owner’s inscription and small stamp inside add provenance without distracting from Ulmann’s imagery.
An inviting vintage copy for enthusiasts of American photography, regional history, or antiquarian art books.
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