Romany Free
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: Good
Markings: No markings
A visually arresting collaboration that documents the elusive, evocative world of the Romany people. In Romany Free, photographer Robert Vavra captures the spirit of traditional Gypsy life with an intimacy that is both respectful and profoundly poetic. His black-and-white photography is seamlessly complemented by the vibrant, often surreal paintings of Fleur Cowles, creating a dual-layered narrative that shifts between documentary realism and dreamlike folklore. The book serves as a powerful visual testament to a lifestyle defined by wandering, tradition, and an enduring sense of freedom. Published by Collins in 1968, this work is a quintessential example of high-quality mid-century art book production. It is not merely a documentation of a specific culture, but an aesthetic exploration of the "romance" and reality of the Gypsy myth as it was understood in the late 20th century. For the collector of photography or the enthusiast of evocative art volumes, Romany Free remains a highly sought-after piece that stands as a haunting, beautiful bridge between visual art and anthropological observation.
Author: Robert Vavra (Paintings by Fleur Cowles)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A visually arresting collaboration that documents the elusive, evocative world of the Romany people. In Romany Free, photographer Robert Vavra captures the spirit of traditional Gypsy life with an intimacy that is both respectful and profoundly poetic. His black-and-white photography is seamlessly complemented by the vibrant, often surreal paintings of Fleur Cowles, creating a dual-layered narrative that shifts between documentary realism and dreamlike folklore. The book serves as a powerful visual testament to a lifestyle defined by wandering, tradition, and an enduring sense of freedom. Published by Collins in 1968, this work is a quintessential example of high-quality mid-century art book production. It is not merely a documentation of a specific culture, but an aesthetic exploration of the "romance" and reality of the Gypsy myth as it was understood in the late 20th century. For the collector of photography or the enthusiast of evocative art volumes, Romany Free remains a highly sought-after piece that stands as a haunting, beautiful bridge between visual art and anthropological observation.