ASYLUM: PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAG ALVENG

(ALVENG, DAG). Alveng, Dag & Susan Kismaric

Published by Koks Forlag & Preus Fotomuseum, Oslo, NORWAY, 1986

About this Item

np (60pp), 26 duotone illustrations. Designed by Per Maning. Text in English and Norwegian. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. "Asylum" is noted Oslo-based photographer Dag Alveng's haunting look at a Norwegian Mental Institution as evidenced by its interiors and objects - devoid of its residents. It features beautifully reproduced black and white plates whose halftone negatives were prepared by the esteemed Richard Benson. An internally bright, most handsome example of the exceedingly uncommon 1986 first edition (cited on page 298 of Martin Parr and Gerry Badger's "The Photobook: A History Volume II") limited to four hundred unnumbered copies whose notoriously fragile printed vellum dust jacket shows a few slight chips, ripples and closed tears, and has adhered in spots to the glue-impregnated covers along the spine and rear panel, as is typical. The striking front cover image of an empty seating arrangement in the forest is unimpaired. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. Seller Inventory # 022500

Bibliographic Details

Title: ASYLUM: PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAG ALVENG

Publisher: Koks Forlag & Preus Fotomuseum, Oslo, NORWAY

Publication Date: 1986

Binding: Boards in Printed Dust Jacket

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition 1/400.

Book Type: Photography Monograph