first edition
1977 · Lucerne, Switzerland
by PORTER, Allan (editor) Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, Joel Meyerowitz, and Mary Ellen Mark
Lucerne, Switzerland: C. J. Bucher Ltd, 1977. First edition. Softcover. 48 pages. September 1977. An early look at the work of Robert Mapplethorpe with text by his long time friend and collaborator Patti Smith and includes 8 of his black and white images. Also features 8 interior color works by Joel Meyerowitz along with the striking cover image as well. Mary Ellen Mark has 14 black and white image as well. Finally, there is a 5 page interview of Brett Weston by Paul Hill and Tom Cooper. A clean near fine copy in wrappers with a few small spots to the rear cover. A very nice copy of one of the better issues of this long running magazine. (Inventory #: (truncated)
847-662-2665
