"This is one in a series of books to be published by Steidl that will explore Berenice Abbott’s exceptional body of work. Abbott began her photographic career in 1925, taking portraits in Paris of some of the most celebrated artists and writers of the day including Marie Laurencin, Jean Cocteau, Peggy Guggenheim and James Joyce." (from the publisher) New, mint, unread; still originally shrink-wrapped in publisher's plastic foil. COLLECTOR'S COPY. ENJOY THE NEWEST EDITION of the SUPER POPULAR SINGLE-SELLER AUCTIONS by 5Uhr30.com (Ecki Heuser, Cologne, Germany). Offering some of the BEST PHOTOBOOKS WORLDWIDE - from my private collection and from recent acquisitations. "Photography can only represent the present. Once photographed, the subject becomes part of the past." (Berenice Abbott) "Within a year her pictures were exhibited and acclaimed. Paris Portraits 1925–30 features the clear, honest results of Abbott’s earliest photographic endeavor, which illustrates the philosophy that shaped all of her subsequent work. For this landmark book, 115 portraits of 83 subjects have been scanned from the original glass negatives, which have been printed in full." (from the publisher) 5Uhr30.com guarantees detailed and accurate descriptions, 100% protection, 100% insurance and combined shipping worldwide. Steidl, Göttingen. 2016. First edition, first printing. Hardcover (as issued). 240 x 300 mm. 368 pages. Photos: Berenice Abbott. Edited by Ron Kurtz und Hank O´Neal. Co-published with Commerce Graphics, New York. Text in English. Fantastic photobook by Berenice Abbott - in perfect condition.