Köpfe des Alltags: Unbekannte Menschen gesehen von Helmar Lerski (Everyday Heads. Unknown People Seen by Helmar Lerski)
Berlin: Verlag Hermann Reckendorf, 1931. First edition. Softcover. Small Folio (12 x 9 3/4"). [14], (1) 80 plates. Flexible black cloth with blind-stamped lettering to front board over spiral-bound black wraps and block. Publisher's device on title page. Introduction by Curt Glaser. Contains list of title for the photographs.
Lerski (1871-1956) was an actor, filmmaker and photographer. He is known especially for his unique close-up portraits and for his series of human hands. This volume of unknown people is considered a landmark photography book and certainly Lerski's most important work. Text in German. Binding with very light wear along edges, some light creasing and minor chipping at head and tail of spine. Half-title with light damp staining. Verso of last photo with light damp-staining. Good to very good condition. Item #53085
Bibliographic refrences: Roth, "The Book of 101 Books", p.68-69. Martin Parr/ Badger, "The Photobook vol. 1" p.130-131.
Price: $750.00