Uelsmann, Jerry N. Jerry N. Uelsmann. Twenty-five Years: A Retrospective by James L. Enyeart.

New York Graphic Society/Little Brown, 1982. First edition, first printing. Fine hardcover with very good protected dust jacket that has a crimp at bottom of rear panel, otherwise fine.  231 pages, 140 duotones, 34 halftones and 3 color plates, chronology, selected bibliography, and lists of previous exhibitions and public collections.  This compelling monograph showcases the innovative work of Uelsmann, a master of photographic manipulation and surreal imagery. Celebrating a quarter-century of his career, the retrospective highlights Uelsmann’s pioneering techniques in darkroom photography, where he created complex, multi-layered images through the combination of multiple negatives. His work, often dreamlike and fantastical, challenges the boundaries between reality and illusion, exploring themes of the subconscious, nature, and transformation. The book offers a deep dive into Uelsmann’s artistic evolution, revealing the meticulous craftsmanship and vision that have made him a seminal figure in the history of fine art photography. Through this retrospective, viewers gain insight into the enduring power of analog photography in an increasingly digital world.