Richard Avedon Portraits – Signed 1980 1st Edition HCDJ Photography
Signed by Richard Avedon • First Edition • Iconic Portrait Photography
Richard Avedon's Portraits is one of the landmark photography books of the twentieth century, presenting many of the portraits that helped define modern photographic portraiture. Introduced by Harold Rosenberg, this substantial 1976 first edition features Avedon's unforgettable images of artists, writers, musicians, actors, political figures, and cultural icons, including the dramatic fold-out portrait of Igor Stravinsky. This copy is signed and dated "1980" by Richard Avedon with his signature on the front free endpaper. While the book has significant condition issues on the front cover, the signature remains clean and unaffected, making it an appealing example for collectors seeking an authentic signed Avedon at a more accessible price.
Fair condition. This is a complete, signed first edition with significant water damage confined primarily to the lower front corner. The white cloth binding shows staining, discoloration, and loss of cloth at the lower front corner, with corresponding damage to the dust jacket and inside front board. The signature page is clean and unaffected by the damage. Page edges show foxing and light staining. Interior photographs remain clean overall. The Igor Stravinsky fold-out is present with a creased lower corner from previous handling. Binding remains sound, and the book is complete. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Title: Portraits
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Introduction: Harold Rosenberg
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Year: 1976
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Yes, present; water damaged and worn
Pages: 192
Illustrations: Black & White Photographic Plates Throughout, Including Fold-Out Portrait
Signed: Yes – Signed and dated "1980" by Richard Avedon on the front free endpaper
Subject: Photography
Topic: Portrait Photography, Fine Art Photography, Twentieth Century Photography
Notable Details: Includes the iconic Igor Stravinsky fold-out portrait.
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