Places of Power, John Sexton's third book, transports the viewer to places few have experienced firsthand. This beautifully produced book explores the haunting mystery of ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings, the monumental scale of Hoover Dam, the massive energy of steam turbine power plants, and the intricacies of the Space Shuttle. The eighty-three striking photographs in Places of Power bring the viewer into intimate contact with these amazing technological achievements. Seen through Sexton's eyes, these structures and ...
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Places of Power, John Sexton's third book, transports the viewer to places few have experienced firsthand. This beautifully produced book explores the haunting mystery of ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings, the monumental scale of Hoover Dam, the massive energy of steam turbine power plants, and the intricacies of the Space Shuttle. The eighty-three striking photographs in Places of Power bring the viewer into intimate contact with these amazing technological achievements. Seen through Sexton's eyes, these structures and machines built for utilitarian purposes are transformed into miraculous sculptures.
In addition to the vibrant reproductions, the book includes an insightful foreword by legendary journalist Walter Cronkite, as well as an intriguing essay by noted computer scientist, Rob Pike. John Sexton shares his experiences and challenges in the making of these photographs in his own essays.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Signed by Author(s) Folio-over 12"-15" tall. Foreward by Walter Cronkit. Essay by Rob Pike. Expedited or International shipping may cost more.
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SIGNED on half-title page by photographer Sexton, near fine in near fine dust jacket; gentle bump at top of spine else a tight square unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket.
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Collectible; VG. Signed by Photographer / Author John Sexton on half title page. Binding solid, pages crisp and clean, no other markings found. Dust jacket has very light scuffs. Blue cloth covered boards have a small scuff, too. Extremities lightly bumped and rubbed. No expedited or international shipping for this oversize book.
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John Sexton. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. Folio-over 12-15" tall. Signed By Photographer 1st. Edition, 1st. Printing 2000, dark purple cloth hardcover with the dust jacket, 128 page book. Illustrated with 83 black & white images by Mr. Sexton. This copy is signed by him on the title page. Condition: Bottom edge ware, DJ has some sun fading.
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Fine. 0967218810. SIGNED by John Sexton on the half-title page. Fine in a dj. that would be completely fine, but for a tiny nick at the head of the front panel)
