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The Americans
by FRANK, Robert
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Wadsworth, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Grove Press, 1959. First edition and first printing. Small oblong hardcover. First published in France in 1958 as "Les Americains" this was the first edition to include Jack Kerouac's terrific introduction. Sixty years later Frank's images seem every bit as fresh now as they were a revelation then. A tight close to near fine copy in black cloth boards with some slight rubbing to the lettering on the spine and with a contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper. No dust jacket. A solid copy of easily one of the most important and influential photography books of the 20th century. (Parr & Badger v1, 247; Roth 150-151).
Synopsis
"Robert Frank he sucked a sad poem out of America onto film, taking rank among the tragic poets of the world. To Robert Frank I now give this message. You got eyes." -- Jack Kerouac, from the preface
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 188070
- Title
- The Americans
- Author
- FRANK, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Grove Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- Photography
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About the Seller
Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2008
Wadsworth, Illinois
About Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA
We are members of ABAA, ILAB and Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association. We specialize in First Editions of 20th century photography, art, design, literature, drama, poetry, and signed books. We are not an open shop but always welcome inquiries.
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- Rubbing
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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