New York City, the unique metropolis that Le Corbusier has called "a beautiful catastrophe," is a natural home to Bruce Gilden. Since 1981, Gilden has been roaming the streets of the city, capturing its characters and eccentricities with his confrontational, highly energetic style and exuberant vision. In his new opus, "A Beautiful Catastrophe," Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden celebrates a trademark style with abandon, firmly ensconcing him in the pantheon of New York City street poets.
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New York City, the unique metropolis that Le Corbusier has called "a beautiful catastrophe," is a natural home to Bruce Gilden. Since 1981, Gilden has been roaming the streets of the city, capturing its characters and eccentricities with his confrontational, highly energetic style and exuberant vision. In his new opus, "A Beautiful Catastrophe," Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden celebrates a trademark style with abandon, firmly ensconcing him in the pantheon of New York City street poets.
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Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Published by PowerHouse Books, 2005. Folio. Pictorial boards. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Pages separated from spine and back board. Boards have shelf wear, nicks and light bumps to corners. Unnumbered pages. ISBN: 1576872386. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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Good. No jacket. Spine is tight. Spine edges are bumped. Cover is shelf worn, especially along edges. Lamination on back cover is peeling. Cover corners are bumped. Back binding is loose behind free end paper. Pages are clean and unmarked.
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New. 1576872386. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--(140) pages, 86 photos., 4to. --with a bonus offer--
You have to see this incredible guy on duty. Yeah yeah, Bruce Gilden talking. When he's strolling the busy streets of New York and shootin' photos from the pedestrians.
In the pages of the Le Corbusier's motto titled book "A Beautiful Catastrophe", you can enjoy some unique b&w portraits of New Yorkers. Bruce has managed to grab great decisive moments. The faces transformed to characters of a Jim Jarmusch movie.