First edition. Near Fine paperback magazine with light signs of handling. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. The first US issue of Geo magazine, its Charter Issue, early 1979, with: a report on the revolution in Nicaragua with photographs by Susan Meiselas (two years before her book) and text by Richard Elman; a report on Ireland by Frances FitzGerald with color photos by Marc Riboud; US roadside art and architecture by Leslie Fiedler with photos mostly by Burk Uzzle; a photo-essay on China by Volker Hinz with short reports by various authors; climbing the Himalayan mountains with Reinhold Messner; Californian condors on the brink of extinction; 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; 160 pages; color illustrations throughout; 8.5 x 10.75 inches.

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Geo Magazine, Charter Issue, Vol. 1, 1979: A New View of Our World

Publisher

Gruner + Jahr USA, New York

Publication Date

1979

Binding

Magazine

Edition

1st Edition

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