first edition Hardcover
2023 · London
by Kim, Jeehey
London: Reaktion Books Ltd, 2023. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, quarto size, 270 pp. " 'Photography and Korea' is the first history of Korean photography for a Western readership. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, when Korean travelers brought photographic technology home from China, Photography and Korea presents multiple visions of the country, Korean diasporas, important Korean artists, and local photographers.
The book also addresses studio and institutional practices during the Japanese colonial period, how photography connects with Korean political and cultural history, and the divergence of practices after the division of Korea. Featuring numerous striking images, this book is essential reading for all interested in the history of Korean photography" (n.b., from the web site of the publisher).
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in grey textured paper over boards, blue lettering and publisher's device stamped onto the spine, replete with reproductions of photographs (most black-and-white, a few in colour), extensive reference section at the rear; quarto size (10" by 7 5/8"), 270 pp. The dust jacket is unclipped (and unpriced), photographic image on the front panel, summary on the front flap, short author bio on the back flap, review blurbs on the back panel.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; crisp and as new. The jacket a shade below fine, clean with minimal edgewear.
___POSTAGE: Please note that this is an unusually heavy book and additional postage may apply; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: CNJL2533)
The book also addresses studio and institutional practices during the Japanese colonial period, how photography connects with Korean political and cultural history, and the divergence of practices after the division of Korea. Featuring numerous striking images, this book is essential reading for all interested in the history of Korean photography" (n.b., from the web site of the publisher).
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in grey textured paper over boards, blue lettering and publisher's device stamped onto the spine, replete with reproductions of photographs (most black-and-white, a few in colour), extensive reference section at the rear; quarto size (10" by 7 5/8"), 270 pp. The dust jacket is unclipped (and unpriced), photographic image on the front panel, summary on the front flap, short author bio on the back flap, review blurbs on the back panel.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; crisp and as new. The jacket a shade below fine, clean with minimal edgewear.
___POSTAGE: Please note that this is an unusually heavy book and additional postage may apply; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: CNJL2533)
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