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KLEIN, William.

New York. Life is Good & Good For You in New York.

Stock Code
101669
[Paris, Éditions du Seuil], Trance Witness Revels, 1956
£3,500

The true first edition of Klein's classic photobook, the first of four 'city' books he undertook, the others being Rome (1960), Moscow and Tokyo (both 1964). Considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, notably for his through the lens recording of metropolitan life and high fashion, Klein also directed films and commercials, and could be openly critical of American society and foreign policy.

Rare inscribed, this has been dedicated: 'to Naomi - here's New York the poor man's Gibraltar, Bill'. This copy also has the original, satirical promotional booklet present.

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Description

First edition, inscribed by the photographer on preliminary blank leaf; 4to (275 x 215 mm.); black & white photographic illustrations throughout, photographic endpapers, slight toning to top edge of text block; publisher's cloth, slight loss of colour near spine on upper cover, otherwise very good, wrap-around dust-jacket, worn at corners and spine ends with slight loss, a few other chips & creases; with the accompanying 18pp. booklet.

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