The return of the slapstick papyrus
Language: English
Published by Visual Studies Workshop, 1988
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Visual Studies Workshop Bookstore, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.Visual Studies Workshop Bookstore
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Condition: Used - Good
£ 7.78
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A fictional photographic detective story by Francois Deschamps follows private eye Rogue Savage, hired by a sinister figure to locate a mysterious large bird. Explores themes of power, imagery, and cultural preconceptions through text and 87 photographs taken by Deschamps in Asia and the Near East. Used softcover artist’s book in good condition. Cover shows signs of shelf wear. Interior is clean and free of markings.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The return of the slapstick papyrus
- Author
- Deschamps, Francois
- Publisher
- Visual Studies Workshop
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
Visual Studies Workshop Bookstore
Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 28, 2026
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Visual Studies Workshop nurtures experimental and expansive approaches to photography and media arts, and builds community among artists and the public through exhibitions, publications and residencies. VSW envisions a society that values the human need to create and share ideas.
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Visual Studies Workshop
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Rochester, NY U.S.A. 14608
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