Mark van den Brink - The Minox Files - 2021

Mark van den Brink – The Minox Files (2021)
​A Rare and Masterfully Designed Photobook
​Up for auction is a pristine copy of "The Minox Files" by Dutch photographer Mark van den Brink. This is not just a collection of images, but a tactile art object that perfectly mirrors the compact, secretive world of the Minox "spy" camera.
​Technical Details:
​Artist: Mark van den Brink
​Title: The Minox Files
​Publisher: Van Zoetendaal Publishers, Amsterdam
​Publication Date: October 2021
​Edition: First Edition, Limited to only 750 copies
​ISBN: 978-90-72532-49-7
​Pages: 383
​Dimensions: Approx. 155 x 115 x 35 mm (a thick, compact "brick" format)
​About the Work:
​This volume chronicles Van den Brink’s travels between 1994 and 2005, spanning locations from the Alps and Paris to New York and the Meuse River. Every photograph was captured using a Minox subminiature camera, a device historically associated with Cold War espionage.
​Because the Minox negative is tiny (8 \times 11 mm), the resulting images possess a unique, grainy, and atmospheric aesthetic. The book captures a "voyeuristic" perspective of the world, turning everyday observations into haunting, cinematic fragments.
​Design & Binding:
​The book is a triumph of Dutch book design (Willem van Zoetendaal). It features a striking exposed spine (open stitching), allowing the book to lay perfectly flat when opened. The author’s name is printed directly across the exposed page signatures on the spine, making it a standout piece on any bookshelf.
​Condition:
​Near Mint / As New. The corners are sharp, the spine is tight, and the interior is clean and unmarked. It has been kept in a smoke-free environment.
​A must-have for collectors of contemporary photography, spy-tech history, and avant-garde book design.
​Will be packed with professional care and shipped with a tracking number.