San Francisco Noir
Princeton Architectural Press, 2018. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Princeton Architectural Press, 2018. Black cloth hardcover with the paper band still on the back board, image tipped to the front board with silver letters, First Edition (stsated), First Printing (with the numberline ending in 1). 224 pages illustrated with Lyon's wonderful black & white image all full page plates of his home town. From Publisher: Following in the footsteps of classic films like The Maltese Falcon and The Lady from Shanghai, veteran photographer Fred Lyon creates images of San Francisco in high contrast with a sense of mystery. In this latest offering from the photographer of San Francisco: Portrait of a City 1940-1960, Lyon presents a darker tone, exploring the hidden corners of his native city. Images taken in the foggy night are illuminated only by neon signs, classic car headlights, apartment windows, or streetlights. Sharply dressed couples stroll out for evening shows, drivers travel down steep hills, and sailors work through the night at the old Fisherman's Wharf. Stylistically, many of the photographs are experimental the noir tone is enhanced by double exposures, elements of collage, and blurred motion. These strikingly evocative duotone images expose a view of San Francisco as only Fred Lyon could capture. BOOK CONDITION: Fine; a solid, tight, clean copy showing light rubbing to cover edges and corners.. Fine. Item #11228
ISBN: 9781616896515
Price: $200.00