SCARCE OPPORTUNITY to purchase this SOUGHT-AFTER photobook - in BRANDNEW CONDITION and SIGNED. Martin Parr, The Photobook vol 2, page 125. Beautifully signed by Xu Yong in both languages (English + Chinese). I GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE SIGNATURES. Signatures by this artist are scarce. New, mint unread; only opened once for signature. IF YOU WIN MORE THAN 1 OF MY BOOKS IN THIS AUCTION, YOU WILL PAY ONLY 1 X SHIPPING COSTS - WORLDWIDE. Beijing, 2003. First edition, first printing. Paperback with dustjacket. 210 x 260 mm. 86 pages. 68 colour photographs and 1 drawing. Introduction by Xu Yong. Edited by Hai De guang. Design by 3U Design Studio. Text in English and Chinese. Great, sought-after photobook in perfect condition - two times signed by the artist. Xu Yong was born in Shanghai in 1954. Studied at the Henan University of Technology before starting his career as a photographer in the marketing and advertising sector. Best known for his documentary work, he is a cofounder of the 798 Art Zone Beijing. The artist lives and works in Beijing. Graduated from Luoyang Polytechnic in 1978. Between 1984 and 1988 worked in the creative department of a Beijing advertising agency. Held first solo photography exhibition in 1986. In 1993, created and ran cultural tours of Beijing’s traditional hutong alleys and back streets. In 2003, designed and initiated the ‘Re-Creation 798’ art action.