A compelling story of how the new medium of photography and the new American frontier came of age together—illustrated with scores of stunning images

This prize-winning book tells the intertwined stories of photography and the American West—a new medium and a new place that came of age together in the nineteenth century.

“Excellent . . . rewarding . . . a provocative look at the limits of photography as recorder of history—and its role in perpetuating myth.”—Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

“A sophisticated and engaging exploration of photography and the West . . . A really handsome work.”—James McWilliams, Austin Chronicle

“A wonderful book.”—Vernon Peter, Sunday Oregonian

“A deliciously intelligent new book . . . so engrossing you can’t stop reading.”—Michael More, Albuquerque Journal

“Print the Legend belongs on that short shelf of essential books about the American West.”—James P. Ronda, University of Tulsa