New York: Random House . 1993. First Edition, First Printing. Upright sumo. 287 pp. Signed and dated by the eminent American photographer on the front free endpaper, "Avedon, 9.27.93," from the collection of Adolph Green and Phyllis Newman. A visual autobiography that includes an assemblage of 284 photographs, this three-part book encompasses the faces, events and places that were critical in defining the life and career of Richard Avedon. In fine condition. Read More...
New York: Random House. 1994. First Edition, First Printing. Large 4to. 183 pp. First edition. Signed and inscribed by the eminent American photographer on the illustrated frontispiece, "For Phyllis and Adolph / with love / Dick / 1994". The companion to Avedon's spectacular An Autobiography, this definitive account of the life and work of photographer Richard Avedon features over 500 photographs documenting 50 years of Avedon's work, and was published to coincide with a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Mild wear to dustjacket, overall in fine condition. Read More...
New York: Fraenkel Gallery [Distributed Art Publishers]. 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Upright folio (12 x 14.25 in). 56 pp, 40 quadratone reproductions. Limited edition of 5000 copies, this copy signed and inscribed by the eminent American photographer, "For Phyllis and Adolph / with love, / Dick / 2001" to the limitation page opposite inside back cover. In fine condition. Read More...
New York: Random House (The Whitney Museum). 1979. First Edition. A very special example of the 1979 stated First Edition softcover, signed and inscribed in bold black ink to the half title "To Paul from Andy Warhol," and including an original polaroid photograph by Warhol of the recipient, photographer Paul McMahon, signed in black ink by Warhol to the lower margin and also sold together also with an original small format black and white photograph of Warhol by Paul McMahon, taken at a 1980 book signing appearance by the artist and signed "Photo by Paul McMahon" to verso. The book, Square 8vo. 141 pp. Slight handling stains to edges, glue stain to inner front gutter, else fine. The photographs, each approx. 4¼ x 3 3/8 in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm) and both in fine condition. Read More...
London: Studio Vista Ltd.. 1971. First paperback edition. Small 8vo. 160 pp. Signed "Andy Warhol" in bold black ink to the titlepage. A few thin scratches and creases to wrapper laminate, otherwise about fine. Read More...
Soviet-era aluminum metal sculpture, 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. Signed and inscribed in cyrillic, representing the figure of a man holding a hammer in one hand and, in the other, a sword which he is making into a plough share, symbolizing man's desire to put an end to war and convert the means of destruction into creative tools for the benefit of all mankind. A large bronze of this subject by Vuchetich is preserved at the United Nations, New York. Scattered staining and marks to metal, else very good. Read More...
New York: Random House . 1999. First. Upright folio. 235 pp. Unsigned first edition, from the collection of Adolph Green and Phyllis Newman. This work offers Avedon's comprehensive portrait of the sixties, including an impressive assortment of photographs and interviews with figures that defined the decade. Mild tears and creasing to dustjacket, else fine. Read More...
Lithograph in colors, 1977, pencil signed and numbered 8/150 bottom edge, depicting a nude female figure with scales and sword, matted and framed. Sight 18.5 x 26.75 inches (47 x 67.9 cm.), framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 33.25 inches (64 x 84.5 cm.).
Poughkeepsie: K.K. Publications. 1965. Promotional tie-in comic book adaptation of the 1965 Walt Disney comedy That Darn Cat!, prominently featuring a picture of stars Hayley Mills and D.C.—the titular feline—on the cover. 32 pp. Moderate wear to edges, including irregular trims to lower corners of front cover, overall in very good condition. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Paris: Flammarion. [ca. 1900]. First edition. 8vo (5 x 7.5 inches), 312 pages. Green period marble boards, demi-percaline corners with gilt details and title to spine. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, in French to one William Lacroix, an as yet unidentified "old collaborator": "Le meilleur souvenir à mon ancien collaborateur William Lacroix, très cordialement, Nadar. Cannes, fev. 1904.” Light uniform toning throughout, scattered light wear and rubbing to boards, otherwise fine. Read More...
Set of three original silver gelatin photographs by the American photographer, who has captured the actress and playwright in high spirits on their wedding day in New York, January 1960. Each of the three images is signed "Avedon" to the lower right, and backed on card. Mild wear along edges with some toning and stray marks, overall in fine condition. Two 9 x 6.5 inches (22.9 x 16.6 cm.), one 10 x 6.5 inches (25.4 x 16.6 cm.). Read More...