Seven Never Before Published Portraits of Edward Weston by Mandel Mike (4 results)

Condition: Good. Mike Mendel, 1974. 8vo Paperback. Unpaginated. B/W and color illustrations. Very Good book. Some surface wear and spine ticks. Front cover slightly dampstained. (portraits, portrait photography ) Inquire if you need further information.

Softcover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. dr2. Staple-bound. Light wear.

Condition: Very good plus. First edition. Clever artist's book that questions the importance of association to the quality or value of a photograph, signed by Mandel as "Ed." At once humorous and heartfelt, this photographic work showcases surveys and portraits of Americans who happen to be named EDWARD WESTON, but bear no connection to the photographer of the same name. The other Edwards have occupations ranging from insurance agent to beekeeper, and their surveys offer a glimpse into their lives and those of their loved ones. Uncommon signed. 8.5'' x 5.5''. Original staple-bound color illustrated wrappers. Three color and four black-and-white photographic illustrations, with seven images of completed questionnaires. [20] pages. Inscribed by Mandel in ink to title page: "Your pal, / Ed. / 3-25 75." Mild rubbing, as usual; slight curve to front cover. Very light brown spotting to upper extremities of pages. Else sound and bright.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first and only printing. Signed and dated 2004 in black ink on the first page by Mandel. Soft cover. Photographically illustrated wrappers, saddle-bound, no dust jacket as issued. A conceptual artist's book consisting of photographs and facsimiles of completed questionnaires, sent to and compiled by Mandel at the artist's request by seven random Americans who happened to be named Edward Weston (no relation to the photographer). Unpaginated (20 pp.), with seven black-and-white and color illustrations. 8-3/8 x 5-3/8 inches. Out of print. Very scarce. Near Fine (moderate wear to the extremities and rubbing to the wrappers). Signed by Author.