Laughlin Clarence John Introduction Jonathan (7 results)

132 pages. Paperback: H 26.5cm x L 22.75cm. White paper covers rubbed with light soiling; slight scuffing at edges; original price sticker still affixed at rear cover's bottom right along plus lightly creased top fore-edge corner with some rear leaves affected likewise. Some foxing to text block edges with small stain near heel of fore-edge. Past owner's silver ink signature on front cover's blank verso; slight foxing to several initial and rear leaves but interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good copy. Published as Aperture Volume 17, Numbers 3 & 4 and as a book for general distribution with the monograph being the accompanying catalogue for an exhibition held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from November 1973 to January 1974. Features: "A Statement by the Photographer: The Personal Eye" (pages 13-14), b/w photos, and captions (pages 116-128) by Clarence John Laughlin; "Introduction: The Shadow of His Equipage" (pages 5-12) by Jonathan Williams; quotations/excerpts primarily by Lafcadio Hearn but others by Henry James and Charles Baudelaire; Chronology (pages 129-130); Selected Bibliography (pages 130-131); Exhibitions (pages 131-132); and Prints in Collections (page 132). (Photo-Shelf#1} ISBN 0912334541. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator).…

132 pages. Paperback: H 26.5cm x L 22.75cm. White paper covers rubbed with slight soiling; slight scuffing at edges; rear cover lightly creased at top fore-edge corner with original price sticker still affixed at bottom right. Foxing to text block's top edge and upper fore-edge. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy. Published as Aperture Volume 17, Numbers 3 & 4 and as a book for general distribution with the monograph being the accompanying catalogue for an exhibition held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from November 1973 to January 1974. Features: "A Statement by the Photographer: The Personal Eye" (pages 13-14), b/w photos, and captions (pages 116-128) by Clarence John Laughlin; "Introduction: The Shadow of His Equipage" (pages 5-12) by Jonathan Williams; quotations/excerpts primarily by Lafcadio Hearn but others by Henry James and Charles Baudelaire; Chronology (pages 129-130); Selected Bibliography (pages 130-131); Exhibitions (pages 131-132); and Prints in Collections (page 132). (Photo-Shelf#3} ISBN 0912334541. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st. 132 pages, illustrations; 28 cm. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from November 1973 to January 1974. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Profusely illustrated. *** Clarence John Laughlin (1905-1985) was an American photographer known for his symbolist/surrealist images. He was from Louisiana and died in New Orleans, though he was buried in Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Size: 4to. Collectible.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Near fine in original wrappers. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator).

Presumed first edition (no direct statement provided). 132 pages. Hardcover: H 27.25cm x L 23.5cm. White dust jacket rubbed with slight toning; some bumping/curling at top edges; small chip at spine head with small surface nick below; short tear at front panel's top left; front flap is not price-clipped. Gray boards bumped at their top fore-edge corners; spine and front board retain bright silver stamped lettering. Text block's top edge foxed. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. Laid-in at front endpapers is Laughlin article "Out of the Attic" by Robert Ward excised from an issue of "Camera." Published as Aperture Volume 17, Numbers 3 & 4 and as a book for general distribution with the monograph being the accompanying catalogue for a Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition held from November 1973 to January 1974. Features: "A Statement by the Photographer: The Personal Eye" (pages 13-14), b/w photos, and captions (pages 116-128) by Clarence John Laughlin; "Introduction: The Shadow of His Equipage" (pages 5-12) by Jonathan Williams; quotations/excerpts primarily by Lafcadio Hearn but others by Henry James and Charles Baudelaire; Chronology (pages 129-130); Selected Bibliography (pages 130-131); Exhibitions (pages 131-132); and Prints in Collections (page 132). (Photo-Shelf#2} ISBN 0912334533.…

Oversize Paper. 1st Paper Edition. Lovely book on the moving poetic images by the fine photographer that was published on the occasion of a exhibition of his work at The Philadelphia Museum Of Art. Illustrated with nearly 100 finely printed b&w photos that are rich with magic and mystery along with lengthy captions by the photographer. Fine/fine. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First edition. 4to (11"x9"). 132pp. Grey cloth-covered boards with silverstamped titles. Inscribed, "for Will-another form of greeting," dated Nov.1976 and signed by Laughlin to verso of ffep. B&W photos throughout. Very slight tone to interior. Photographic dj. covered in protective mylar: price-clipped, vertical crease to rear/inner panel.…