Geo Magazine, July 1979: A New View of Our World

Published by Gruner + Jahr USA, New York, 1979

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First edition. Near Fine paperback magazine with a crease to the back cover and a dimple to the front. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. The July 1979 issue of the US edition of Geo magazine, with: the launch of the space shuttle and a new era with photographs mostly by Rene Burri and text by Robert Powers; the debate over "wilderness" with photos by Ernst Haas; a profile of Rufino Tamayo and his artistic roots with photos by Susan Meiselas and Rene Burri; qat-chewing Yemen and its feud with South Yemen; sumo wrestling; Leningrad; and more. Geo was launched in the US in 1979 as a general interest magazine, following successful versions of the magazine in Germany and France. It is best known as a showcase of excellent photojournalism and for its in-depth writing. It ceased publication in the US in 1985. Edited by H.J. Kaplan. Thomas Hoepker of Magnum was director of photography (listed as Executive Editor.) Perfect-bound, light card wraps; 142 pages; color illustrations throughout; 8.5 x 10.75 inches.

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Title
Geo Magazine, July 1979: A New View of Our World
Author
Kaplan, H.J.; Susan Meiselas; Rene Burri; Thomas Hoepker; Ernst Haas; Robert Powers; Rufino Tamayo
Publisher
Gruner + Jahr USA, New York
Publication year
1979
Binding
Magazine
Edition
1st Edition
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