Eye of the West

Nancy Wood is one of the most versatile artists in the American West. A highly acclaimed poet, children's book author, and novelist, she has emerged as one of the great documentary photographers of the region. Trained by legendary FSA director Roy Stryker, Wood has made an unforgettable portrait of people and places that are receding into history. With humor and compassion, and drawing on the more than 24,000 negatives in her collection, she has compiled a powerful book that is essential to anyone who loves the West.