The Polaroid Book: Selections from the Polaroid Collections of Photography (Taschen's 25th Anniversary Special Editions)

Hitchcock, Barbara

ISBN 10: 3836501899 / ISBN 13: 9783836501897

Published by Taschen, Cologne, 2008

Seller Inventory # 001604

Synopsis:

In existence for over 50 years, the Polaroid Corporation’s photography collection is the greatest portfolio of Polaroid images in the world. Begun by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and photographer Ansel Adams, the collection now includes images by hundreds of photographers throughout the world and contains important pieces by artists such as David Hockney, Helmut Newton, Jeanloup Sieff, and Robert Rauschenberg. The Polaroid Book, a survey of this remarkable collection, pays tribute to a medium that defies the digital age and remains a favorite among artists for its quirky look and instantly gratifying, one-of-a-kind images. over 400 works from the Polaroid Collections

essay by Polaroid’s Barbara Hitchcock illuminating the beginnings and history of the collection

technical reference section featuring the various types of Polaroid cameras

About the Author: Barbara Hitchcock is the director of cultural affairs for the Polaroid Corporation in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is responsible for acquiring artistic photographs for Polaroid and managing its traveling exhibitions and multi-million dollar art collections. She has curated several national exhibitions and currently collaborates with the Photography Collection Committee of the Harvard University Art Museums in Cambridge.

California-native Steve Crist's TASCHEN titles include André de Dienes's Marilyn, William Claxton's Steve McQueen, and The Polaroid Book.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Polaroid Book: Selections from the ...
Publisher: Taschen, Cologne
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: Special Edition.