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

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