Gregory Colbert – Ashes and Snow Santa Monica Exhibition Catalogue (2006)
Nomadic Museum – Santa Monica Pier
January 14 – May 14, 2006

This is the official Santa Monica edition of Gregory Colbert’s groundbreaking Ashes and Snow exhibition catalogue – one of the most beautifully produced photography books ever made.

Key Features & Production Details:
- Handmade dark brown Nepalese paper cover sealed with natural beeswax
- Iconic inset photograph on front cover (man kneeling with reclining elephant at sunset)
- Hand-sewn cloth binding with deckle-edge Biblos paper (the same paper used for Napoleon’s wedding announcement)
- Closes with original hibiscus-stained thread and Nepalese bead
- 232 pages featuring 204 stunning large-scale photographs of humans and animals (no digital manipulation)
- Size: 7 × 10 inches (confirmed with ruler in photos)

Condition:
Excellent / Near Fine. The cover, binding, thread, and bead are all intact with no visible wear, creasing, or damage. Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked. No inscriptions, bookplates, or writing. The delicate handmade elements are in pristine condition – far better than most copies currently offered online. Please review all photos (including the ruler for scale and close-ups of the spine and tie).

This premium edition was sold exclusively at the Santa Monica Nomadic Museum gift shop and is now highly sought after by fine-art photography collectors. It is not the smaller mass-market version or later reprints.

Perfect for collectors of Gregory Colbert, Ashes and Snow, fine press books, or photography art books.

Shipping:
- Ships via USPS Media Mail (or upgrade to Priority at checkout)
- Carefully packaged to protect the handmade cover and bead