Harlem (The Limited 1st Edition -- Signed by Gordon Parks) SIGNED

Author: Gordon Parks
Title: Harlem (The Limited 1st Edition -- Signed by Gordon Parks)
Publication: Toronto: Lumiere Press, 1997.

Description: Boards. A pristine copy of this 1997 numbered/limited edition. #60 of only 200 copies issued. THOUGH NOT CALLED FOR IN THE LIMITATION, THIS COPY IS SIGNED BY GORDON PARKS at the half-title. Octavo, original half-gray cloth, printed paper spine label. "The first African-American to work as a staff photographer for Life magazine, Gordon Parks was ranked among the most influential image makers of the Postwar years" (New York Times). In "Harlem", Parks comments on two of his most prominent photo-essays for "Life": "Harlem Gang Leader" (1948) and "A Harlem Family" (1968). With five black-and-white photogravure plates (three tipped-in and two double-page) along with an interview and essay by Michael Torsian. An as new copy, without dustjacket, as issued. Fine.

Seller ID: 25490

Subject: African-American

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