Granser, Peter

Peter Granser, Coney Island [2006 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING]

Hatje Cantz Publishers, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Hatje Cantz Publishers, 2006. Haerdcover in pictoroal boards. First Edition, First Printing. 12 x 12 inches. 100 pages with color photographic images throuhgout. Catalog published in conjunction with the exhibitions at the Kunsthalle Tubingen, April 28-July 2, 2006 and the Galerie Kamel Mennour, Paris, Nov. 15-Dec. 30, 2006. Text in English and German. Coney Island brings Granser's gaze to an outpost of retro beach culture and economic decay that may be better known in Europe than at home. With precise, witty color, Granser captures the morbid charm of "America's Playground" on the Brooklyn beach front, with its dilapidated amusement parks, made famous long ago in the black-and-white work of Diane Arbus, Weegee and Bruce Gilden. Contains photo-illustrated index, biography and bibliography at rear. BOOK CONDITION: Fine; a solid, tight, clean copy showing light rubbing/wear to covers. Fine. Item #5818
ISBN: 3775717765

Price: $150.00