Cleare Perspectives tells the extraordinary story of the internationally renowned adventure photographer John Cleare. Written with his customary elegance and animated by a stunning gallery of images from his personal archive, this memoir charts the inception and evolution of the profession against the backdrop of a golden era in mountaineering, sweeping cultural changes and the rapid development of urban infrastructure.Encompassing both analogue and digital technologies, John's wide-ranging portfolio contrasts the grandeur of spectacular mountain vistas and thrill of climbing with the sleek geometry of cityscapes and vibrancy of urban life. The intimacy and immediacy that characterise John's seemingly effortless style attest to his profound understanding of his craft.A celebration of a life spent pursuing and documenting the sublime, Cleare Perspectives invites you to look through the lens of a master whose work laid the foundation for the adventure photographers of today.
