First edition of this landmark photography book by Richard Avedon with text by Truman Capote, featuring portraits of cultural figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, alongside Capote’s literary sketches and an introductory essay on Avedon’s work. Designed by Alexey Brodovitch, the book is known for its bold design, full-bleed black-and-white images, and its status as Avedon's first book. Published in 1959 by Simon and Schuster. Folio (11” x 14.5”), hardcover with original clear acetate dust jacket, 152 pages, b/w photogravures throughout. In its original printed slipcase. Inscribed by Avedon on the half-title page to New York City graphic designer David Leigh. Some rippling to textblock. Damp staining to spine head, not affecting interior. Small closed tears to spine ends, with 0.25” open tear to spine tail. Limited scraping to bottom edge of front board. Open tears to edges of clear plastic dj. Some chipping and soiling to rubbed slipcase, with 2.5” closed tear at bottom edge.
First edition of this landmark photography book by Richard Avedon with text by Truman Capote, featuring portraits of cultural figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, alongside Capote’s literary sketches and an introductory essay on Avedon’s work. Designed by Alexey Brodovitch, the book is known for its bold design, full-bleed black-and-white images, and its status as Avedon's first book. Published in 1959 by Simon and Schuster. Folio (11” x 14.5”), hardcover with original clear acetate dust jacket, 152 pages, b/w photogravures throughout. In its original printed slipcase. Inscribed by Avedon on the half-title page to New York City graphic designer David Leigh. Some rippling to textblock. Damp staining to spine head, not affecting interior. Small closed tears to spine ends, with 0.25” open tear to spine tail. Limited scraping to bottom edge of front board. Open tears to edges of clear plastic dj. Some chipping and soiling to rubbed slipcase, with 2.5” closed tear at bottom edge.
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