Signed; Richard Avedon - In the American West - 1985
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In the American West: Photographs 1979-1984, a first edition hardback signed by Richard Avedon, published in 1985 by Harry N. Abrams, with 184 pages in English in a large folio format (approximately 36 x 29 cm).
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TITLE: In the American West: Photographs 1979-1984
PHOTOGRAPHER: Richard Avedon
PUBLISHER: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
YEAR: 1985
EDITION: First Edition
FORMAT: Large Folio (approx. 36 x 29 cm / 14.25 x 11.5 inches)
BINDING: Original brown cloth boards with mounted black-and-white photo illustrations on front and back covers.
PAGES: 184 pages with stunning tritone photographic plates.
DESCRIPTION:
"In the American West" is widely recognized as one of the most celebrated and monumental photobooks of the 20th century. Commissioned by the Amon Carter Museum, Richard Avedon spent five years traveling across 17 Western states, photographing working-class Americans—miners, oil field workers, drifters, farmworkers, and teenagers—against a stark white backdrop using an 8x10 view camera.
CONDITION:
- Cover/Boards: Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.
- Binding: Firm and tight structure.
- Interior: Clean, bright pages with sharp photographic prints; no markings, stamps, or inscriptions.
[Note: Mention if the original clear acetate dust jacket is included or missing here, e.g., "Includes original clear acetate dust jacket" OR "Offered without the outer acetate jacket."]
A essential centerpiece for any serious collection of fine art photography books and 20th-century American art.
PACKAGING & SHIPPING:
Will be packaged with utmost care using protective materials and shipped with track & trace insurance.
TITLE: In the American West: Photographs 1979-1984
PHOTOGRAPHER: Richard Avedon
PUBLISHER: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
YEAR: 1985
EDITION: First Edition
FORMAT: Large Folio (approx. 36 x 29 cm / 14.25 x 11.5 inches)
BINDING: Original brown cloth boards with mounted black-and-white photo illustrations on front and back covers.
PAGES: 184 pages with stunning tritone photographic plates.
DESCRIPTION:
"In the American West" is widely recognized as one of the most celebrated and monumental photobooks of the 20th century. Commissioned by the Amon Carter Museum, Richard Avedon spent five years traveling across 17 Western states, photographing working-class Americans—miners, oil field workers, drifters, farmworkers, and teenagers—against a stark white backdrop using an 8x10 view camera.
CONDITION:
- Cover/Boards: Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.
- Binding: Firm and tight structure.
- Interior: Clean, bright pages with sharp photographic prints; no markings, stamps, or inscriptions.
[Note: Mention if the original clear acetate dust jacket is included or missing here, e.g., "Includes original clear acetate dust jacket" OR "Offered without the outer acetate jacket."]
A essential centerpiece for any serious collection of fine art photography books and 20th-century American art.
PACKAGING & SHIPPING:
Will be packaged with utmost care using protective materials and shipped with track & trace insurance.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
America, Photography
Book title
In the American West
Author/ Illustrator
Signed; Richard Avedon
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
1985
Height
14 in
Edition
1st Edition
Width
11 in
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Signed by author
Number of pages
184
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