Erwin Olaf: First Edition (37 results)
Published by Studio Erwin Olaf, Amsterdam 2013
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Softcover. Condition: Fine. Exhibition catalogue. Staple-bound. 11'' x 8 1/4''. Unpaginated. (28pp.) "You could see Berlin as an opera. These are the grand elements from history, which are like the bits of legend or myth.". Erwin Olaf. (illustrator).
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Published by Amsterdam, National Ballet Het Nationale Ballet 2007
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Seller: Antiquariaat Digitalis, Amsterdam, NetherlandsAntiquariaat Digitalis
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Pictorial boards (hardcover), 64p, illustrations (some in color); 33 cm. Very good, clean, no internal marks. Parallel text in Dutch and English. Limited edition to celebrate Dutch choreographer Hans van Manens 75th birthday. M Hoge.
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. Covers have moderate wear and some minor age-toning. Internally clean. Binding good. Text in Dutch and English. 24pp This is the second monographic collection of photographs by the Dutch master of dislocation Erwin Olaf. Somewhere between the b…aroque mythology of Pierre et Gilles and the physical grotesquery of Joel-Peter Witkin, these seventeen dark (in every sense) portraits are lusciously reproduced here for your voyeuristic pleasure. "Blacks" also features an introduction by the noted Dutch filmmaker and social critic Theo van Gogh. Size: 245mm x 345mm. Erwin Olaf (illustrator). Book.
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Rommert Boonstra, Maartje van de Heuvel, Lotte Menkman, Eric Min
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Seller: VintagePhotoBooks, Amsterdam, , NetherlandsVintagePhotoBooks
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. design by Barends & Pijnappel, 1610 gr, 28,5 x 23 cm. Anton Corbijn, Ruud van Empel, Teun Hocks, Arno Nollen, Hellen van Meene, Erwin Olaf, Carla van de Puttelaar (illustrator).
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Seller: John Chandler Books, Huntington woods, MI, U.S.A.John Chandler Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book is in fine condition including dust cover.
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Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Moe's Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. Includes CD. Lightwear.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Photo pictorial boards, 112 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm. Very good, minor scuff lower left corner back board. A photo-book about boxers at their weakest moment: In the corner with the coach, inbetween rounds. The portraits are close-ups, showing sweat and somet…imes blood. The portraits are alternated with action shots. Photographer Piek (Annemieke Kock) attended hundreds of fights over the last years. The images show the world-wide phenomenon of boxing - not winning. Foreword by the director of the famous boxing school, Bruce Silverglade of Gleason's Gym. Piek (illustrator).
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Seller: Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, United KingdomLiterary Cat Books
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Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Impression. With coloured (double-page) front cover, frontispiece & plates after Erwin Olaf. DVD on back pastedown with films. Light creasing to image on front cover. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; The 2008 publication Erwin Olaf offers a prof…ound glimpse into the world of a photographer who masterfully balances aesthetic beauty with deep emotional and societal commentary. This book encapsulates Olaf's ability to craft images that are at once striking and deeply introspective. Through his lens, Olaf explores themes of isolation, identity, and the human condition, employing a unique blend of classical and contemporary influences that make his work resonate on multiple levels. The inclusion of a DVD provides an intimate look at Olaf's creative process, enriching the reader's understanding of his meticulous approach to photography. This collection is not merely a showcase of Olaf's technical prowess but a window into the soul of his subjects, making it a compelling addition to any photography enthusiast's library. Erwin Olaf, a visionary in the realm of photography, left an indelible mark on the art world before his passing in 2023. Born in the Netherlands, Olaf's career spanned several decades during which he became renowned for his striking and emotionally charged photographs. His work, characterized by an impeccable blend of beauty and provocation, delves into themes of social exclusion, queer identity, and the complexities of the human spirit. Olaf's distinctive styleâ"marked by its cinematic quality and meticulous attention to detailâ"earned him international acclaim, including numerous prestigious awards. Beyond his artistic contributions, Olaf was an ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using his platform to champion the causes of equality and inclusivity. His legacy endures through his photographs, which continue to inspire and challenge viewers worldwide. ; 33.5 x 25.5 x 1.8 cms; 112 pages Original green cloth with gilt lettering and pasted on plate.
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Published by Amsterdam, Den Haag, Focus Publishing BV (1988). 1988
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Seller: Antiquariat Haufe & Lutz, Karlsruhe, BW, GermanyAntiquariat Haufe & Lutz
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4°. 72 S. mit 32 Duotone-Tafeln. Illustr. Orig.-Kartonumschlag. Gierstberg/Suermondt 198. - Erste Ausgabe der zweiten Buchveröffentlichung (nach "Stadsgezichten 1985) des niederländischen Fotokünstlers. - Sehr gutes Exemplar. Sprache: niederländisch.
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Seller: Antiquariat am St. Vith, Mönchengladbach, , GermanyAntiquariat am St. Vith
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Hardcover. First edition. Quart. 271 S. Kunstleder mit farb. Deckelillustr. und Blindprägung. Sprache: Englisch, Mit zahlr. farb. Fotoabb. auf (teils gefalt.) Tafeln. Deckelabb. minimal fleckig, gutes Exemplar. LMEX.
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Seller: Strawberry Hill Books, Rotherfield, East Sussex, , United KingdomStrawberry Hill Books
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st printing. An unread book.
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Seller: Beaux Books, ABA, ILAB, Hartley Wintney, HAMPS, United KingdomBeaux Books, ABA, ILAB
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Condition: Fine. 2014. First edition, first impression. Aperture. New York. 2014. First edition, first impression. Hardback; yellow woven cloth boards, with photographic image pasted to front board, title in gilt. 104 pages. 56 four-colour images. English. 340x260mm. 1.4kg. Fine. Aperture's second volume on the atmospheric work…of Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf. Olaf is known for his stylized, high-coloured images that capture figures in a filmic, often haunting, setting. The book follows on from an earlier volume pubished in 2008 and showcases Olaf's work created since then. Included are rich reproductions of his best work, including a series from the 'Keyholes' video installation and images taken on location in Berlin. Beaux Books specialises in fine and rare books on art and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. We welcome questions about our books and we are happy to provide any extra images. Buy with confidence from an experienced bookseller. Photographs by Erwin Olaf. (illustrator).
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Seller: Harmonium Books, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.Harmonium Books
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Large pbk.; unmarked; no bent/torn pp.; cover and spine, fine.
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Seller: Lost Horizon Bookstore, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.Lost Horizon Bookstore
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 13 3/4'' x 10''. 271pp. Illustrated throughout. Without dustjacket, as issued. Erwin Olaf. (illustrator).
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Seller: Von Meyenfeldt, Slaats & Sons, Breda, , NetherlandsVon Meyenfeldt, Slaats & Sons
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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition - First Printing. Photobook - 271 pag.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. design by Max Weber Text by Robert Blake, 1040 gr, 32,8 x 30,7 cm, edition of 1500 copies, Litt. Martin Parr and Gerry Badger, The Photobook: A History, volume III, Phaidon Press, Londen 2014, page 138, - Martin Parr, Martin Parr's Best Books of the Decade, Photoireland, Dublin 2011, pa…ge 28-29, - Horacio Fernández, The Latin American Photobook, Fundación Televisa & Aperture New York 2011, page 224. Anton Corbijn, Ruud van Empel, Teun Hocks, Arno Nollen, Hellen van Meene, Erwin Olaf, Carla van de Puttelaar (illustrator).
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Published by Málaga : Gestión Cultural y Comunicación, 2016
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket, 82 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. Catalog of an exhibition at the CAC Málaga, Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga, 29 January-1 May 2016. Fine/as new, clean and unmarked copy of this scarce catalog. Text in English and Spa…nish. From February until May 2016 the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo of Málaga presented a survey of Erwin Olaf s work from the last decade. In Cell of Emotions, the exhibition curated by Fernando Francés, visitors were be able to admire more than sixty pieces that document the Dutch artist s output since 2005. Though known as one of the leading exponents of contemporary photography, he has also produced videos and installations. Olaf, who has shot several major advertising campaigns for well-known brands, uses a combination of photojournalism and studio photography to recreate situations that question the spectator s feelings, characterised by a meticulous mise-en-scène where reality mingles with fiction and a back-to-basics philosophy that dictates a sparing use of photo touch-ups. Unbridled consumerism and social isolation are among the recurring themes in his oeuvre.
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Hard Cover. Condition: As New. First Edition - First Printing. Photobook - 111 pag - including the DVD.
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Seller: Von Meyenfeldt, Slaats & Sons, Breda, , NetherlandsVon Meyenfeldt, Slaats & Sons
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Hard Cover. Condition: As New. First Edition - First Printing. Photobook - 271 pag.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. "Erwin Olaf: Own" presents a curated selection of Olaf's personal works spanning from 1984 to 2012. The book is structured into series, with each photograph thoughtfully paired with a blank page, allowing readers to fully appreciate the depth and detail of Olaf's work.
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Published by Focus, Amsterdam 1988
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Seller: Concept Books, Veldhoven, , NetherlandsConcept Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 32 black & white photographs by Erwin Olaf. Black cloth in photo-illustrated dust jacket. Unnumbered copy from a limited edition of 100 copies. Signed and dated by Erwin Olaf. With an original photograph from the Chessmen series also signed and dated… (1988) by Erwin Olaf. Dustjacket with light creasing to edges and slightest yellowing. Text in English and Dutch. The book measures 30,5 x 30,5 cm., the loose photograph is 27,5 x 23 cm. May require extra postage. "Mixing photojournalism with studio photography, Olaf emerged in the international art scene in 1988 when his series 'Chessmen' was awarded the first prize in the Young European Photographer competition. This award was followed by an exhibition at the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany. Since then Olaf has continued to explore issues of gender, sensuality, humor, despair and grace in each successive series". A very collectible copy. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA)
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good+ condition. Very good- condition (DJ). First Edition. 72 pages of text. Black hardcover cloth binding with minimal shelfwear. The photo-illustrated dustjacket has several small scuff marks and minor abrasions to the front panel; protected in archival mylar. One of 100 copies numbered and signed by… Olaf Erwin on the title page. LACKING the original photograph from the Chessmen series, signed and dated by the artist. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition; special limited edition. Size: Quarto (4to). Signed by Author(s). Book.
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Seller: Concept Books, Veldhoven, , NetherlandsConcept Books
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover with transparent dust jacket. Stunning retrospective of award winning Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf. Published in a limited art edition of 300 numbered copies SIGNED by Erwin Olaf. This is number 181. Comes with the original SIGNED photo print. H…uge book measuring 50×70×8 cm. and weighing 17 kilograms. Very sought after. Will require extra postage due to value and weight. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Reflex Modern Art Gallery, Amsterdam 2000
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Soft cover. Condition: Good +. First Edition. Exhibition catalogue published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name at Reflex Modern Art Gallery, Amsterdam, from December 2000 - January 2001. Text by Jonathan Turner. Covers show light scuffing and shelfwear, interior remains clean and tight, with rich, full-color rep…roductions of Olaf's photographs. Printed in a limited edition of 1250 copies.
Published by Focus,, Amsterdam: 1988
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Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 32 black and white photographs. First paperback edition. Gift inscription and abrasion from a removed book-plate on half-title page, else very good in oversize pictorial wraps. ; 72 pages.
Published by Ivory Press,, London / Madrid. 2007
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Condition: Bueno. 1st ed. 22x33. 308pp. Publisher's boards. Cartoné editorial. Publisher's boards. Cartoné editorial.
More imagesPublished by Reflex Gallery, Amsterdam 2000
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Couverture souple. Condition: Bon. Edition originale. Pli sur le premier plat de couverture.
Published by Normal
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Seller: Okmhistoire, St Rémy-des-Monts, SARTH, FranceOkmhistoire
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Couverture souple. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale. Paris 2021. 1 Volume/1. -- Neuf -- 34 x 25 cm ( 2500 gr ) ------ 274 pages. ***************** Issue 14 of Normal Magazine, now in art book format, hard cover for 274 pages. Limited edition, sealed. Some copies, like all issues of Normal Magazine, are dedicated by the p…hotographers present in the publication."********************** ref fav-021-12 REF 78.
Published by Focus,, Amsterdam 1993
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Erste Ausgabe. Mit zahlr. Fotos. 4to. Opbd. 144 S. Sehr gutes Exemplar.
Published by Lido 2013
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Oversized Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (2013). Square 4to. 1st edition. Book ribbon. Minor bumping to fore corners of covers and d.j. Faint patch of red-pigmentation to bottom edge of textblock. Faint toning to margins of leaves. Light bumping to joint and spine ends of faintl…y rubbed, slightly scratched d.j. Slight scraping to d.j. fore corners and spine tail. VG/VG.
