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Emeryville, CA: Chimaera Press. As New in As New dust jacket. c2009. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0960184422 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard Gordon on the half-title page; A book of photographs by Richard Gordon in the form of the fixed, vacant, glass-eye stare of video surveillance cameras ; 4to; [7], 8-102, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394544676 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine, lightly rubbed dustjacket with small areas of delamination; is a coffee table book that features the work of folk sculptors from around the United States. The book is organized by region and features sculptures from the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes region, the Midwest, the South, and the West.American Primitive is a coffee table book that features the work of folk sculptors from around the United States. The book is organized by region and features sculptures from the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes region, the Midwest, the South, and the West. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in folk sculpture, and it is an excellent addition to any library.; Color Photographs; 8vo .

Emeryville, CA: Chimaera Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c2009. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0960184422 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard Gordon on the half-title page; A book of photographs by Richard Gordon in the form of the fixed, vacant, glass-eye stare of video surveillance cameras ; 8vo; [7], 8-102, [2] pages; Signed by Author .

Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. Second Printing. Cloth. 0821215965 . A second printing in Near Fine condition with some fading around the board edges. A gift inscription on the front free end paper in an alike dust-jacket with little soiling and edgewear, especially around the lower rear; Adams provides a self portrait of his own life of dedication, adventure, achievement, friendships and his art; 4to; 400 pages .

Washington: Spacemaker Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1888931175 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in an about Fine dust-jacket with minor edge wear; Beardsley's publication is the stunning legacy of a project featuring thirteen artists within the world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina entitled "Human/Nature: Art and Landscape in Charleston and the Low Country" ; Color Photographs; Square 4to; 166, [2] pages .

Washington: Spacemaker Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1888931175 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Beardsley's publication is the stunning legacy of a project featuring thirteen artists within the world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina entitled "Human/Nature: Art and Landscape in Charleston and the Low Country" ; Color Photographs; Square 4to; 166, [2] pages .

New York: Chanticleer Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1949. Hardcover. Attractive edition in Very Good+ condition, offsetting to endpapers in little torn dustjacket; This book is a guide to mountaineering with a color camera. It covers the basics of technical climbing, field photography, and color management. The book is written for beginning mountaineers and provides solid advice on how to get the most out of your camera and climbing experience.; Color Photographs; 155 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394408527 . A nice first edition/first printing in about Fine condition, trace sunned at caps, in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; Francis Joseph Bruguière was a French photographer considered one of the pioneers of photojournalism. He was born in 1881 in the town of Poitiers, in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France. After working as a stagehand and laborer, he began taking photographs in the early 1920s. He became known for his candid, often dramatic photographs of people, places, and events in Europe and the Middle East during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Bruguière died in Paris in 1978.; B&W Photographs; 8vo .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684191660 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with an unreadable stamp to bottom edge, else Near Fine, in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In this book, photographer Bob Adelman attempts to capture the world of Raymond Carver, who published eleven short story and poetry collections during his brief life. The text has been taken from Carver's unpublished letters and short stories. A wonderful tribute to the late author; 4to; 159 pages; FSA .

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Fine condition, only a minute scrape to the bottom of the gilded pages separetes this copy from being As New, SIGNED by author Wright Morris; In this memoir, Morris chronicles the development of his craft, allowing the reader to look inside the man as the creative process takes place. Never forgetting his Midwestern roots, Morris travelled extensively in this country and around the world photographing as he went. This volume is illustrated with many of those photographs and serves as a travelogue that takes us to places like the plains of Nebraska, sultry Mexico, and romantic VeniceThis outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xxii], 306, [4] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Crescent Books. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0517017768 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition in a Very Good dust-jacket with wear to edges and little soiling to the rear; This book is a compilation of paintings, prints, and photographs of William Shakespeare. The author, Geoffrey Ashton, provides a detailed biography of Shakespeare and his work, as well as a critique of the various paintings, prints, and photographs of the playwright. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare and his work.; 4to; 160 pages; FSA .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394497449 . A very attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with traces of sunning to edges in Near Fine, slightly rubbed dust-jacket with trivial edge-wear. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (barely visible) inventory number on the front paste down; Robert Brandau's fascinating portrait with 72 photographs and a biographical essay by Philippe Julian covering Baron Adolphe the Meyer, whose fashion photography defined and beauty and elegance of the 1920s ; B&W Photographs; 4to .

College Station And London: Chartwell Books, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. c1977. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. 0890090912 . Reprint edition in Fine condition in like dustjacket; This book is a comprehensive account of some of the most important battles of World War II, fought by Nazi Germany and its allies. The book is divided into six sections, each covering a different theatre of war. The first section covers the early campaigns in Europe, the Battle of France, and the Battle of Britain. The second section covers the campaigns in the Soviet Union, including Operation Barbarossa and the Battle of Stalingrad. The third section covers the campaigns in North Africa and Italy, including the Battle of El Alamein and the Battle of Monte Cassino. The fourth section covers the Battle of Germany and the Battle of the Atlantic, including the Battle of Normandy and the Battle of the Atlantic. The fifth section covers the final campaigns in Europe, including the Battle of Berlin and the Battle of… Read More

New York: Clarkson Potter. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0517574497 . A nice first edition/first printing in seemingly unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; This book is a journey through the hill towns of Italy. It tells the story of the people and the places that make up this unique region. The book is packed with information about the history, culture, and cuisine of the towns.; Color Photographs; 8vo .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394497333 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, light sunning to edges in Fine dust-jacket; The photographic masterpieces (1843-1847) of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, edited and introduced by Colin Ford; and with an interpretive essay by Roy Strong; 4to .

London And New York: B. T. Batsford, Ltd.. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1952. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumping to the edges and corners in dust-jacket in Good condition with chipping and creasing around the edges; England is a country with rolling green hills, quaint villages, and bustling cities. It is a country that has seen many changes, both good and bad, over the years. Geoffrey Grigson's illustrations capture all of these different aspects of England in a beautiful way.; 8vo; FSA .

London: Jonathan Cape. As New. 1980. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 0224016180 . A most stunning first edition, limited to 100 numbered copies (this one being #15) in unread As New condition in alike slipcase, signed by author John Fowles and Barry Brukoff with original signed and numbered Stonehenge photo. 16 color plates and over 50 black and white photographs by Barry Brukoff; John Fowles, who lived near Stonehenge himself, succeeded at underlining the mystery surrounding a monumental location. Barry Brukoff's photography only adds to the brilliance of this title; 8vo; Signed by Author & Illustrator .

New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1954. Cloth. Very Good+ condition, lightly frayed edges, previous owner's book label on front end paper. In Very Good, chipped dustjacket; This book is a compilation of photographs from the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research's expedition to Mount Everest in 1975. The photos show the preparations for the expedition, the journey to Everest, and the climb and descent. The book also includes a biography of Othmar Gurtner, the expedition's leader.; B & W Photograph; 144 pages .

New York: Rizzoli. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 0847818675 . Very Good condition with edgewear and a stain on the title at the top of the front board in an alike dust-jacket with scuffing and an indented scuff on the lower rear surface; This book is a retrospective of photojournalism over the last four decades. It is divided into three sections, with each section containing a myriad of different photographers' work. The first section covers the early days of photojournalism, the second covers the Vietnam War, and the third covers the era of 9/11. The book is well-organized and easy to read, and it provides a great overview of photojournalism over the last four decades.; 4to ; 175 pages .

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1947. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition, light foxing to endpapers and page edges in about Good, somewhat tattered dust-jacket with minor tape-repairs to back. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; This book is a biography of Robert E. Lee, written by Meredith. It covers Lee's life from his birth in 1807 to his death in 1870. The book also covers Lee's impact on American history.; B&W Photographs; 4to .