first edition
2007 · Philadelphia
by SALZMANN, Laurence (photographs); Luis el Estudiante (paintings)
Philadelphia: Blue Flower Books, 2007. First Edition. Square quarto (24.75cm); photo-illustrated boards; i-iv, 1-50, v-xivpp; chiefly illus; text in English and Spanish. Fine, unread copy. Book of photographs and paintings of Cuban youth culture. "The black-and-white photographs by Laurence Salzmann depict the training of wrestlers in the city of Santiago de Cuba. The group is composed of young men from 8 to 18 years old, preparing to become professional athletes" (from introduction). Salzmann's photographs are complemented by paintings by Cuban artist Luis el Estudiante. (Inventory #: 28653)