Published by Twin Palms, Publishers, 1991
Seller: Betterbks/ COSMOPOLITAN BOOK SHOP, Burbank, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Inscribed & signed by Bob Paris & Rod Jackson. Folio volume in gray-colored cloth binding with gilt lettering. B&W photography. Condition: binding soiled; else very good.
Published by Twin Palms Publishers, Los Angeles, 1991
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Cloth. Condition: USED_NEARFINE. Signed first edition of DUO; a photo series of bodybuilders Bob Paris and Rod Jackson by Herb Ritts. (illustrator). First Edition. Folio, [64pp]. Gray cloth, title in gilt on front cover. Solid text block, a near fine example. Signed by both Bob Paris and Rod Jackson on the half-title. Bob Paris (b. 1959) is a former professional bodybuilder, actor, and author. He became one of the first openly gay figures in the hyper-masculine realm of bodybuilding, fostering greater acceptance and diversity within the sport. This, combined with his emphasis on aesthetic beauty and grace over sheer muscle mass contributed to a shift in the world of sports. Paris was in a long term relationship with fellow bodybuilder and subject of this series, Rod Jackson. Herb Ritts (1952-2002) was an American fashion photographer and director renowned for his iconic black-and-white portraits of celebrities and models. His work, characterized by a distinctive blend of elegance and simplicity, strongly influenced popular culture in the 1980s and 90s.
Published by Twin Palms, Altadena, California, 1991
Seller: William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Limited Edition. Limited signed edition, of which this is number 150 of 250. Signed by Herb Ritts to last page. Cloth boards with large gilt lettering to front cover. Book is in an accompanying clam shell case. No previous owner's names or other markings. Please expect extra postage as this is a large book. 11 x 16 in.