Josef Koudelka: Returning [SIGNED 2018 1ST EDITION KANT RETROSPECTIVE - FINE COPY] - Rare Book Insider
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Koudelka, Josef; Sorfova, Irene

Josef Koudelka: Returning [SIGNED 2018 1ST EDITION KANT RETROSPECTIVE – FINE COPY]

Kant: 2018
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Kant, 2018. Hardcover in pictorial boards. First Edition, First Printing. 308 pages filled with black and white photographic images throughout. SIGNED and dated by Koudelka with place "New York 28th March / 2024" on the title page: "To Max / this book will give you idea / about the work / which I did in my life / Josef." BOOK CONDITION: Fine; a solid, tight, clean copy. SIGNED. From the publisher: "The book presents a cross-section of the lifelong work of Josef Koudelka. It was published in conjunction with an exhibition organized at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague in order to commemorate the photographer's 80th birthday. Inside, readers will find 350 photographs from the extensive set of works that Koudelka decided to donate to his country, representing all major cycles from his entire body of work (Beginnings, Experiments, Theatre, Gypsies, Invasion 68, Exiles, Panorama). Published in Czech and English, this beautiful publication, prepared by Josef Koudelka in collaboration with Irena Sorfova offers a comprehensive look at Koudelka's life and work."
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