signed
2009
by GOSSAGE, John
East Hampton: Harper's Books, 2009. Fine in printed wrappers, photo-illustrated dust jacket, publisher's red obi and acetate overlay.. Paris Photo Edition with French text. Small square quarto. Of fifty total print-on-demand copies, this is number 5 of 10 numbered and SIGNED copies issued with a small SIGNED original black and white print of Jimi Hendrix, and a guitar pick from Gossage's collection. This copy has been briefly inscribed by Gossage ["to Eric"] and dated in '09. An artists' book, conceived and designed by Gossage, commemorating the photographer's decision to forego a life in rock and roll for a life in photography. With exceptional images of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck (among others) that Gossage shot while having unfettered stage access as a journalist, and later as a confidant back stage and in hotel rooms.
(Inventory #: 26254)