First Edition. First Edition. Quarto. This copy SIGNED by Smith to title page, along with lengthy apologia, in which he makes reference to his pseudonym: "There are 21 mistakes that are uncorrected in this book. But I believe it worth the price for the writing of Walter Trego." A company book commissioned by Hitachi, with Smith's lush black-and-white gravure images reflecting the company's operations in Japan. Papered boards, with gilt lettering to front panel and spine. Minor chipping at edges, as typical; a near fine copy of Smith's rarest book. Signed.
Published by Hitachi, Ltd., 1963
Seller: ExileBooks, Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Japan.a Chapter of Image: A Photographic Essay W. Eugene Smith; Carole Thomas Spine part of the cover is detached, but pages intact and binding tight. Includes card to Mr. Barone, saying 'with the compliments of Ken'ichiro Komai, President Hitachi' Satisfaction guaranteed or you can send it back!
Published by Hitachi, Tokyo, 1963
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. Smith was hired by Hitachi to photograph the company work and workers. Features text by Carole Thomas and includes numerous black and white images. A very good plus copy in paper covered boards with some minor wear to the spine ends, some light bumping to the corners and some other minor wear. No dust jacket as issued. Signed by Smith on the title page in 1964. A very nice copy of this richly printed book that is fairly uncommon and even more so when signed. Signed.
Published by Hitachi, Ltd, Tokyo, 1963
Seller: Nighttown Books, Powell, WY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing in original gilt-stamped blue papered boards issued without jacket, light wear & micro-chipping to the tips & tops, slight 'hitch' to spine about a third of the way up from the tail, an otherwise exemplary unmarked Near Fine copy of this classic Eugene Smith title illustrated in beautiful gravure throughout; folio; 79pp illus. Extra shipping charge REQUIRED for priority service or for delivery outside the United States for this heavy oversize book (extra charge SUBSTANTIAL for non-domestic shipment).