Author: SILVERMAN, RUTH (EDITOR)
Title: Athletes: Photographs 1860-1986
Description: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987. First Edition. Original Black Quarter Cloth. ISBN: 0394551044. From the library of Chris Steele Perkins, Magnum photographer known for his depictions of Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, Japan, England and Burma/Myanmar. With plasticated dustjacket. With black & white and colour plates. Light discolouration to dustjacket spine. Light bumping to dustjacket corners. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; From the library of Chris Steele-Perkins. Chris Steele-Perkins has produced some of the most iconic images of British society in the last half-century, exploring youth subcultures, poverty and community with artful sensitivity. His more than 45-year career has seen him travel widely, making significant bodies of work in his home country of Myanmar, as well as Japan, Africa and Afghanistan, all of which have received critical acclaim. His first book, The Teds, an examination of teddy boys, is now considered a classic of documentary and even fashion photography. After marrying his second wife, Miyako Yamada, he embarked on a long-term photographic exploration of Japan, publishing Fuji in 2000. A highly personal diary of 2001, Echoes, was published in 2003, and the second of his Japanese books, Tokyo Love Hello, in March 2007. He was also President of Magnum from 1995-1998.; Quarto. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0394551044 Sport History Athletics


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