W. Eugene Smith. His Photographs & Notes. [ Signed ]

Smith, W. Eugene

Published by Aperture New York 1969, 1969

About this Item

First edition hardback in dust jacket. Inscription on front flyleaf reads "To Denis - Remember, the pigeon arriving at the temple honors no god. Gene 12/20/69". Smith was the most famous and respected American photojournalist in the mid-20th century, the high point of print photojournalism. He produced masterful photo essays for Life Magazine from the late 1940s to the mid 1950s. This was his first photo monograph. Very few copies were signed, apparently only for friends and admirers. With an insightful, extended essay by Lincoln Kirstein. Book is in fine condition - clean and square. Dust jacket is in very good condition with light wear to spine ends.

Seller Inventory # 10385

Bibliographic Details

• Title: W. Eugene Smith. His Photographs & Notes. [ Signed ]
• Publisher: Aperture New York 1969
• Publication Date: 1969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)