European Photography 81
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
At the intersection of art and commerce, European Photography 81 stands as a landmark annual survey of the most compelling and innovative photographic work produced across Europe in 1981. Edited by the influential Edward Booth-Clibborn, this prestigious volume chronicles the finest achievements in editorial, advertising, and artistic photography from a continent brimming with creative talent, presenting a rich cross-section of images that defined the visual language of an era. The collection assembles work from leading European photographers, illustrating how the medium was being pushed beyond documentary convention into a bold, expressive art form. As one of the definitive annuals of its time, European Photography 81 holds a significant place in the canon of photographic publishing, offering both a historical record and an aesthetic benchmark for the industry. Booth-Clibborn's editorial vision is authoritative and discerning, curating a body of work that captures the cultural diversity and stylistic plurality of European image-making in the early 1980s. Whether one approaches it as a professional reference, a collector's item, or a window into a pivotal moment in photographic history, this volume remains an indispensable document — and a potent reminder of just how transformative this decade was for the visual arts.
Author: Edward Booth-Clibborn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Polygon Editions S.A.R.L
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
At the intersection of art and commerce, European Photography 81 stands as a landmark annual survey of the most compelling and innovative photographic work produced across Europe in 1981. Edited by the influential Edward Booth-Clibborn, this prestigious volume chronicles the finest achievements in editorial, advertising, and artistic photography from a continent brimming with creative talent, presenting a rich cross-section of images that defined the visual language of an era. The collection assembles work from leading European photographers, illustrating how the medium was being pushed beyond documentary convention into a bold, expressive art form. As one of the definitive annuals of its time, European Photography 81 holds a significant place in the canon of photographic publishing, offering both a historical record and an aesthetic benchmark for the industry. Booth-Clibborn's editorial vision is authoritative and discerning, curating a body of work that captures the cultural diversity and stylistic plurality of European image-making in the early 1980s. Whether one approaches it as a professional reference, a collector's item, or a window into a pivotal moment in photographic history, this volume remains an indispensable document — and a potent reminder of just how transformative this decade was for the visual arts.