Authors starting with V from Harper's Books, Inc.

Amsterdam: De Verbeelding,. 1994 / 2011.. Unique object with four parts: A SIGNED first edition copy of A Hundred Summers, A Hundred Winters from Van Manen's archive, a large sheet of press proofs from the book which has hung over the artist's desk since publication, a handwritten text sheet explaining the above, and a custom original box, created by Van Manen for this project, which is elegantly housing these parts. The book is lightly worn and has some notations in Van Manen's hand, the proof ... more information

New York: Harry N. Abrams,. (1971).. Deluxe Edition. Large square quarto. Number 20 of 165 copies numbered and SIGNED by Vasarley, and one of 65 copies in English (there are also 65 in German, and 15 in French). With two original serigraphs bound into the rear of the book. The definitive monograph on Vasarley, whose abstract geometric painting had wide influence on art and commercial design. A few preliminary pages are loose (a problem apparently endemic to this title, as all copies I have seen share this f... more information

Paris: Editions 7L,. 2004,. The facsimile edition of Moi Ver's Paris, limited to 1000 numbered copies (this copy number 148). One of the most sought after and influential photobooks of the 20th century, long out of print. Fine in wrappers, publisher's slipcase. ... more information

Toulon: Hotel des Arts. (2000).. First Edition. Octavo. Number 220 of an unstated number of press-numbered copies. Seashore images of the Var and Italy. Interestingly designed, and printed on various papers, including one section that resembles cheap cocktail napkins. Vitali's use of light makes these pedestrian scenes of rocky urban beaches seem somehow romantic, yet hideous at the same time. (Parr / Badger, v2, 284). Small crease to the bottom edge of the rear wrapper, else fine in wrappers as issued.... more information

Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc.,. 1980.. First Edition. Folio. SIGNED and inscribed by Vreeland, dated 1986. Numerous black and white pictures curated by Diana Vreeland. Images of celebrities (Queen Elizabeth to Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe) taken by celebrity photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon, and Irving Penn. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped jacket. ... more information