Objects
New York: Knopf, 1981. First edition. Hardcover. Small Folio Oblong. Unpaginated. Original photo-illustrated dustjacket over gray cloth-backed boards with blind-stamped lettering on cover, gilt on spine. Dark gray endpapers. Photo-illustrated title page. The first edition was published in an edition of 3,200 copies. "John Gruen's "superbly arranged still lifes, using commonplace objects, produce hauntingly beautiful images which glow and startle, amuse and provoke. More than any photographer practicing today, he explores the boundary between photography and the painter's art" (publisher). Illustrated with beautiful full page still lifes reproduced in photogravure. DJ rubbed, protected with acetate cover. Binding and interior in overall fine condition. near fine. Item #36609
Price: $175.00