Gabriele Basilico: 55 Series by Basilico, Gabriele; Francesco Bonami - 2005

London: Phaidon, 2005. Hardcover. First hardcover edition, first printing. Near Fine hardcover with blunting to the tips and light rubbing to the bottom edges of the boards in a Near Fine dust jacket with a short tear to the crown and a touch of rubbing to the edges. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. A collection of images by Gabriele Basilico (b. 1944), one of the most important Italian photographers, from Phaidon's 55 Series. "Coming from the long-established tradition of landscape art, his is an idiosyncratic representation of architecture and landscape. His photographs of cityscapes, residential buildings and factories seem to deny the presence of the artist and ask viewers to form their own conclusions about relationships between structures, and between structures and landscape. Stripping bare the urban context of any human activity, his work transcends mere instances and seeks to reveal the very essence of place and of our relationship with it." Photographs by Gabriele Basilico; essay and commentary on each plate by Francesco Bonami. 128 pages; 55 duo-toned b&w plates + 1 portrait of the artist; 8.5 x 9.75 inches. Chronological biography.