Inscribed Roth 101 Book
Moments Preserved: Eight Essays in Photographs and Words
Notes: Each of the eight sections in this major photographic monograph, "have in common the photographer's deftly understated portraits, printed here in the subtlest gravure... Penn reinvented the classic daylight studio portrait for a more casual time, undercutting its formality by highlighting its potential as a revealing performance" (Roth, Book of 101 Books).
9-3/4 by 13 inches. Introduction by Alexander Liberman; captions by Rosemary Blackmon.
Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with a very good or better original publisher's slipcase. This copy is inscribed by Irving Penn to his long-time agent Peter Schub: "For Peter, with affectionate good wishes and appreciation, from his devoted client. P." From the library of Peter Schub (1926–2021) who represented a number of other major photographers, including Peter Beard. A very nice association copy, inscribed to one of Penn's closest professional colleagues.
Publication: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1960.
Item No: #361666
Price: $4,500