The distinctive iconography of Saul Leiter's early black-andwhite photographs stems from his profound response to the dynamic street life of New York City in the late 1940s and '50s. While this technique borrowed aspects of the photo-documentary, Leiter's imagery was more shaped by his highly individual reactions to the people and places he encountered. Like a Magic Realist with a camera, Leiter absorbed the mystery of the city and poignant human experiences. Together with Early Color (2008), also published by Steidl, Early ...
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The distinctive iconography of Saul Leiter's early black-andwhite photographs stems from his profound response to the dynamic street life of New York City in the late 1940s and '50s. While this technique borrowed aspects of the photo-documentary, Leiter's imagery was more shaped by his highly individual reactions to the people and places he encountered. Like a Magic Realist with a camera, Leiter absorbed the mystery of the city and poignant human experiences. Together with Early Color (2008), also published by Steidl, Early Black and White shows the impressive range of Leiter's early photography.
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Collectable-Fine Condition in Fine jacket. 9783865214133. Fine/Fine 2nd ed 2015 Steidl two volume English language hardback set, with outer sleeve. Minor surface crease to base of jacket of volume 1 only. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Photography; ISBN: 3865214134. ISBN/EAN: 9783865214133. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 092101.
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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** Complete 2-Volume Set in a Paper Case-Holder **; Very Good; Hardcover; Both volumes are in close to new condition and are graded Very Good++ in a Very Good++ jacket; The dust jackets are glossy with no tears, just very light edgewear; The boards are unmarked with "straight" edge-corners; Textblock edges are unblemished; The endpapers and text pages of both volumes are all bright and unmarked, and the bindings are tight with straight spines; The paper slipcase is moderately shelfworn with scuffing around the edges; This book set will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 3.9 lbs; Black dust jackets with photo illustrations, and titles in white lettering, housed in a black and white paper slipcase; 2009, Steidl Publishing; 388 pages; "Saul Leiter: Early Black and White, " by Saul Leiter & Martin Harrison.
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Price change. New, first ed, first printing. 388 pp 8.2 x 8.3 in. *3.8 lb. Out of print. Unopened, in original slipcase wrap (not signed). Two volumes: I. Interior (2014), and II. Exterior (2015). Leiter s early bw images are his visceral resp