9783865217103 - John Gossage: The Thirty Two Inch Ruler / Map of Babylon de Steidl, Gerhard (4 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. John Gossage, the renowned American photographer and photography book-maker, presents two companion volumes and his first ever books in color. Engaged in a dance, neither book comes first, there is no hierarchy or sequence to the pair of volumes. Gossage is one of the most literary of photographic book authors and in The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler, the narrative, whilst not autobiographical, is about a neighborhood in which he lives; one that is singular in the United States. At the same time provincial and international, it is a neighborhood populated by ambassadorial residences, embassies, and the lavish private homes of those who are in positions of power and influence in Washington. A project he began with the arrival of a new neighbor, the Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and made over a full year's cycle of seasons, these are images from the drift of privilege. The streets, cars, homes and yards of this neighborhood are photographed on perfect spring or autumn days, with sparklingly clear blue skies, and flowers or foliage accenting the order. These are photographs about how one might wish the world to be, how beauty might be seen as desire. In the same year Gossage made the Map of Babylon, photographing digitally from Washington, to Germany, to China and places in-between. This look away, to places beyond the immediate and local, is a classic exploration of particulars of the outside world. Presents two volumes that include "The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler", which about a neighborhood populated by ambassadorial residences, embassies, and the lavish private homes of those who are in positions of power in Washington; and the "Map of Babylon", that features photographs ranging from Washington, to Germany, to China and places in-between. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: NEW. Estado de la sobrecubierta: new. First Edition, First Printing. SIGNED COPY Steidl, Gottingen. 2010. Hardcover in dust jacket. First edition, first printing. First book in color by Gossage. 80 pages, 180 colour plates. Essays by John Gossage and Gerhard Steidl. SIGNED twice by John Gossage. Cited in Parr & Badger, Vol. 3. Book Condition: New/Fine copy. SIGNED twice by John Gossage. "John Gossage, the renowned American photographer and photography book-maker, presents two companion volumes and his first ever books in color. Engaged in a dance, neither book comes first, there is no hierarchy or sequence to the pair of volumes. Gossage is one of the most literary of photographic book authors and in The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler, the narrative, whilst not autobiographical, is about a neighborhood in which he lives; one that is singular in the United States. At the same time provincial and international, it is a neighborhood populated by ambassadorial residences, embassies, and the lavish private homes of those who are in positions of power and influence in Washington. A project he began with the arrival of a new neighbor, the Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and made over a full year`s cycle of seasons, these are images from the drift of privilege. The streets, cars, homes and yards of this neighborhood are photographed on perfect spring or autumn days, with sparklingly clear blue skies, and flowers or foliage accenting the order. These are photographs about how one might wish the world to be, how beauty might be seen as desire. In the same year Gossage made the Map of Babylon, photographing digitally from Washington, to Germany, to China and places in-between. This look away, to places beyond the immediate and local, is a classic exploration of particulars of the outside world." (from the publisher) ohn Gossage, born New York 1946, now residing in Washington, DC, has always been a photographer. Studying briefly with Lisette Model and Alexey Brodovitch in 1960 to 1961. In the late 1960`s he learned Telecaster guitar from Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton, later giving up professional music in 1973 and returning to photography. Showing from 1974 through 1990 with Leo Castelli Gallery in New York. Then from 1990 on concentrating almost exclusively upon publications. Producing 17 different books and boxes on specific bodies of photographic work. Signed.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. John Gossage, the renowned American photographer and photography book-maker, presents two companion volumes and his first ever books in color. Engaged in a dance, neither book comes first, there is no hierarchy or sequence to the pair of volumes. Gossage is one of the most literary of photographic book authors and in The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler, the narrative, whilst not autobiographical, is about a neighborhood in which he lives; one that is singular in the United States. At the same time provincial and international, it is a neighborhood populated by ambassadorial residences, embassies, and the lavish private homes of those who are in positions of power and influence in Washington. A project he began with the arrival of a new neighbor, the Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and made over a full year's cycle of seasons, these are images from the drift of privilege. The streets, cars, homes and yards of this neighborhood are photographed on perfect spring or autumn days, with sparklingly clear blue skies, and flowers or foliage accenting the order. These are photographs about how one might wish the world to be, how beauty might be seen as desire. In the same year Gossage made the Map of Babylon, photographing digitally from Washington, to Germany, to China and places in-between. This look away, to places beyond the immediate and local, is a classic exploration of particulars of the outside world. Presents two volumes that include "The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler", which about a neighborhood populated by ambassadorial residences, embassies, and the lavish private homes of those who are in positions of power in Washington; and the "Map of Babylon", that features photographs ranging from Washington, to Germany, to China and places in-between. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Estado de la sobrecubierta: dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. Gossage's first books of color images which happens to be bound tete beche. One book features images of Gossage's neigherbood, an area of Washington, DC. The other book, "The Map of Babylon" is a collection of images taken in a wide range of places using a digital camera. Includes a total of 216 color images along with quotations by Alan Greenspan. A fine copy in cloth boards and in a near fine reversible dust jacket that has some minor wear. Signed by Gossage twice, once on each side. Features in Parr & Badger Volume III on page 183. Signed.