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Was Edward Weston a writer or were things written about him?
Edward Weston was a prolific writer.
What did Edward Weston write about?
Edward Weston wrote dozens of articles and commentaries, and he hand-wrote or typed at least 5,000 letters to colleagues, friends, lovers, his wives and his children.

Question: Was weston a published writer?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Edward Weston a published writer?