The Grotesque in Photography

Language: English

Published by Ridge Press / Summit Books, 1977

0671400142 / 9780671400149

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A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Tears and edge wear to dust jacket. 8 5/8"w x 11 3/4"h. 208 pages. "Much of the best and most exciting contemporary photography is grotesque-- meaning odd, unnatural, fantastic, startling, or bizarre in content. It is the work of photographers at the leading edge of a creative trend as revolutionary for photography as Impressionism was for the art of painting. This book is a first collection of their extraordinary and important pictures." Includes Ralph Meatyard, Edward Weston, Weegee, Peter Hujar, Jerry Uelsmann, Hannah Hoch, Brassai Lucas Samaras, Bill Brandt, Duane Michals and other photographers. Keywords: Ralph Meatyard, Edward Weston, Weegee, Peter Hujar, Jerry Uelsmann, Hannah Hoch, Brassai Lucas Samaras, Bill Brandt, Duane Michals, Pictures, Death Scenes, Montage, Special Effects 2.

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Title
The Grotesque in Photography
Author
Coleman, A.D.
Publisher
Ridge Press / Summit Books
Publication year
1977
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Oversize Hardback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0671400142
ISBN 13
9780671400149
Item weight
2 kilograms
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