The theme of flowers recurs throughout Robert Mapplethorpe's work and in this book some of the 50 flower images presented date from the early 1980s, while most were taken in the months before his death in 1989.
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Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the most important figures in contemporary photography. Brilliant, daring, and supremely accomplished, he will be remembered for the classical harmonies, controversial subject matter, and luminous vision that marked his photographs. He died in 1989.
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Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:9780821217818. Seller Inventory # 8618761
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001804405
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Seller: Caffrey Books, Oundle, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Robert Mapplethorpe (illustrator). 1st Edition. Publisher's original green linen boards, black titles to spine and front board. Plain cream endpapers. Unclipped pictorial DJ. Seller Inventory # 016088
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Seller: Star Canyon Books, Woodland, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Bulfinch Press/Little, Brown & Company. 1990. Hardcover. Large format. First edition. There is a neat 6-word inscription from previous owner on front free endpaper. The inside (upper) corner of dust jacket flap has been price-clipped. Both book and dust jacket are otherwise in mint condition. Includes a 3-page forward by Mapplethorpe's close friend, Patti Smith. Portrayed here are 50 stunning, full-page color photographs of flowers. This is an exceptional, quality production. Absolutely gorgeous. Securely packed in a lidded box for protection during shipment. Seller Inventory # 016514
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Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Bulfinch Press / Little, Brown & Co. , Boston, MA. 1990. Unpaginated. Illustrated with 50 full page color plates. Second Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. A collection of the acclaimed photographer's flower images features pieces from his final years. Beautifully printed collection of 50 full page color plates of flowers, an iconic Mappelthorpe image, accompanied by a sensitive foreword by the photographer's close friend, poet Patti Smith. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Seller Inventory # 71427
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Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. 1st Edition, 2nd Printing. Foreword is a beautiful prose poem by Patti Smith. Dramatic photos of flowers, DJ in mylar sleeve. Black mark on bottom edge of pages.; 10 1/4 x 12 1/4 " Near Fine in As New dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 105340
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Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. HARDCOVER Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M082121781XZ4
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 49 pages; Description: 49 leaves : all col. Ill. ; 32 cm. Subjects: Mapplethorpe, Robert. Photography of plants. Flowers--Pictorial works. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 51682
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Oversized. Seller Inventory # mon0000250191
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Seller: West Coast Bookseller, Moorpark, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: As New. Seller Inventory # A7-714tim
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