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Rare Photobook – Amazônia (1978) – Signed/Inscribed by Claudia Andujar and George Love with Original Slipcase

A stunning and historically significant photobook, Amazônia (1978) by Claudia Andujar and George Love is an extraordinary work that captures the beauty of the Amazon rainforest, the lives of the Yanomami people, and the political and cultural tensions of Brazil during the late 20th century. This rare edition, complete with its original slipcase, is a must-have for collectors of photography, anthropology, and environmental history.

A Story of Love, Art, and Activism
Amazônia is more than a photobook—it is a love story, both in a personal and artistic sense. Claudia Andujar, a Swiss-born photographer and activist, and George Love, an American photographer, shared a deep connection that extended beyond their personal lives into their shared passion for the Amazon. This collaboration brought together Love’s striking aerial photography of the Amazon's vast landscapes and Andujar’s deeply empathetic portraits of the Yanomami people, an indigenous group whose survival is deeply tied to the health of the rainforest.

While Love’s photographs depict the immense scale of the rainforest, Andujar’s work offers an intimate glimpse into the Yanomami’s daily lives, traditions, and spirituality. The result is a powerful visual narrative that immerses the viewer in the Amazon’s beauty and the urgent need to protect its people and land.

A Political and Cultural Statement
Published during Brazil’s military dictatorship (1964–1985), Amazônia was not just a work of art—it was a bold act of resistance. The book critically addressed the deforestation, government exploitation of indigenous lands, and the displacement of the Yanomami people. Andujar’s photography went beyond documentation; it was a plea for awareness and action, making Amazônia a key piece in the fight for human rights and environmental conservation.

The controversial nature of the book led to severe pushback from the Brazilian authorities. The publisher, Editora Praxis, was raided, and many copies of Amazônia were confiscated, as the government sought to suppress works that criticized its policies. Despite these challenges, the book survived as a symbol of resistance, and Andujar would later dedicate her life to advocating for Yanomami land rights, playing a key role in their official land demarcation.

A Collectible Masterpiece
This rare original edition of Amazônia is a highly sought-after collector’s item for those interested in:
Fine Art Photography
Indigenous Cultures & Anthropology
Environmental & Human Rights History
Brazilian History & Political Resistance

This copy is in very good condition, a true rarity, and includes its original slipcase. The book's design, by Wesley Duke Lee, complements its striking visual content, making it not just a historical artifact but a work of art in its own right. Inscription on first two fly-leaves by Andujar and Love respectively. 

Why This Book Matters Today
More than four decades after its publication, Amazônia remains more relevant than ever. The deforestation of the Amazon continues at an alarming rate, and the Yanomami people still face threats from illegal mining and land encroachment. This photobook serves as a historical record and a reminder of the ongoing fight to protect one of the world's most important ecosystems and the communities that call it home.

Provenance:

This photo book was originally signed in December 1981 in New York City, where the original owner— a personal friend of both Andujar and Love—met with the photographers. The owner, a passionate collector of photography and art books, maintained a long-standing friendship with the photographers and assembled an impressive private library over several decades.

In June 2025, the book was donated as part of a larger collection to a charity held at the Westport Library in Westport, Connecticut, USA. It was acquired directly from this sale. The volume is complete with its original slipcase and stands out not only for its rarity and condition but also for its direct connection to the artists through personal association and original inscription.

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of art, history, and activism.
Don’t miss out on this collector’s item!

Place your bid today and add this iconic photo book to your collection.

Anthropology, Nature, Photography, Regional interest, Tribal art and culture - Quantity: 1 - Inscribed by author, Signed by author, Slipcase - Photo book

Signed, Claudia Andujar / George Love - Amazônia - 1978

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