first edition
1970 · New York
by BELLOCQ, E.J.; Lee Friedlander, introd; John Szarkowski, ed
New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1970. First Edition. First printing. Quarto. Maroon cloth hardcover; dustjacket; 17pp text; 33 leaves of plates. A fine copy. In the original dustwrapper, unclipped (priced $16.50 on front flap), crisp and clean, Near Fine.
The work that first introduced the work of Bellocq to a modern audience, published in conjunction with the landmark 1970 exhibition of Bellocq's works at the Museum of Modern Art. Reproduces thirty-three portraits of New Orleans sex workers, all printed from the original glass plates by Lee Friedlander. Includes a substantial introduction, in the form of a reconstructed seven-way conversation between Friedlander, New Orleans photographer Dan Lever; the writer Al rose; jazz musicians Bill Russell, Joe Sanarens and Johnny Wiggs; and Adele, a one-time Storyville sex worker. (Inventory #: 82397)
The work that first introduced the work of Bellocq to a modern audience, published in conjunction with the landmark 1970 exhibition of Bellocq's works at the Museum of Modern Art. Reproduces thirty-three portraits of New Orleans sex workers, all printed from the original glass plates by Lee Friedlander. Includes a substantial introduction, in the form of a reconstructed seven-way conversation between Friedlander, New Orleans photographer Dan Lever; the writer Al rose; jazz musicians Bill Russell, Joe Sanarens and Johnny Wiggs; and Adele, a one-time Storyville sex worker. (Inventory #: 82397)
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