Westlands: A Water Story — Illustrated Photography Book, 128 Pages
Pages: Westlands: A Water Story is an illustrated book using documentary photography to examine California’s Central Valley, drought, water policy, and their risks to farming. Its 128-page length makes it a focused photo essay rather than an extensive reference work.
At a glance
- Uses documentary photography to focus on California’s Central Valley.
- Examines drought and water policy in relation to farming.
- Illustrated edition with 128 pages.
Reference price: $39.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A specific regional focus connects water issues with agriculture and California’s Central Valley.
- Documentary photography offers a visual approach to the subject.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | UNM Press |
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| Publication date | September 15, 2017 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| Weight listed | 2.88 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 0.8 x 10 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 9780826358363 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0826358363 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in documentary photography and photo essays.
- Those exploring drought, water policy, farming, or California’s Central Valley.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a comprehensive, text-led reference on water policy. The supplied description emphasizes documentary photography.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westlands: A Water Story about?
The listing describes a documentary photography book about California’s Central Valley, considering the risks drought and water policies pose to farming.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 128 pages.
What edition and language are listed?
The listing identifies it as an illustrated edition in English.
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