Signed; Alex Webb - Under a Grudging Sun - 1989





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Alex Webb signed first edition of the photography book 'Under a Grudging Sun', English language, 96 pages, published by Thames and Hudson in 1989.
Description from the seller
Under a Grudging Sun is one of the most celebrated photobooks by Magnum photographer Alex Webb. The book presents Webb’s iconic color photography made in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the American South, capturing complex social realities through layered compositions, intense light, and saturated colors.
Webb’s photographs are characterized by their visual density and emotional depth, where everyday scenes become powerful narratives of place, culture, and human presence. His masterful use of color and shadow transforms ordinary moments into timeless images, establishing this book as a cornerstone of contemporary documentary photography.
Highly sought after by collectors, Under a Grudging Sun is considered a key publication in Alex Webb’s career and an essential photobook for enthusiasts of Magnum photography and color documentary work.
Seller's Story
Under a Grudging Sun is one of the most celebrated photobooks by Magnum photographer Alex Webb. The book presents Webb’s iconic color photography made in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the American South, capturing complex social realities through layered compositions, intense light, and saturated colors.
Webb’s photographs are characterized by their visual density and emotional depth, where everyday scenes become powerful narratives of place, culture, and human presence. His masterful use of color and shadow transforms ordinary moments into timeless images, establishing this book as a cornerstone of contemporary documentary photography.
Highly sought after by collectors, Under a Grudging Sun is considered a key publication in Alex Webb’s career and an essential photobook for enthusiasts of Magnum photography and color documentary work.

