Erste Ausgabe der seltenen ersten Veröffentlichung des bedeutenden dänischen Fotografen. Von Krass Clement signiert (″Paris 14 XI 2025“). – „Born in Copenhagen in 1946, Krass Clement is an autodidact photographer. Graduated as a film director from the Danish Film School in 1973, though continued with photography when it became evident that his future was not to be in film. A photographer since his early youth, Krass published his first book, Skygger af Øjeblikke (Shadows of Moments) in 1978. His photographic work emerges from two traditions: The Scandinavian melancholy on the one hand and the ‚flaneur‘ tradition from the Parisian school on the other. Starting out in black and white, Krass has persisted in developing and modernizing his artistic expression so that his production today also includes work in colour. … In his photography Krass is more concerned with capturing a state of mind than with situations. They are less documentary depictions than subjective moods somewhere between spectator and reality. Insisting on an artistic integrity, Krass Clement has created a strong personal body of work with the photo book as his favourite medium“ (krassclementdotcom). – Einband etwas gebräunt, sehr gutes Exemplar.
First edition of the rare first publication by the important Danish photographer. Signed by Krass Clement (‘Paris 14 XI 2025’). – Cardboard cover slightly browned, very good copy.

Schlagwörter: Dänemark, Denmark, Signed books, Signierte Bücher, Sozialdokumentarische Fotografie

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Eines von 250 Exemplaren, handschr. num. und signiert und mit eigenhändiger Widmung von Mario Lafont „For William Stringfellow Artist of America Loves Mario, N. Y. 21 January 1973″. – „Alfonso López, besser bekannt als Mario Lafont, wurde 1942 in Ibagué, Kolumbien, geboren. Seine Angehörigen behaupten, er habe bereits im Mutterleib gemalt und dies sein Leben lang mit dem magischen Talent alter Meister fortgesetzt. Mit siebzehn Jahren wurde er am Höheren Institut für Bildende Künste der Universität Tolima (1959–1964) aufgenommen, was den Beginn seiner künstlerischen Laufbahn markierte. Er legte seinen Namen sofort ab, da er keinerlei Verbindungen zur herrschenden Klasse des Landes haben wollte, die er zutiefst verachtete (mehrere Alfonso López, einige Politiker und ein Geistlicher, die Reichen und Berühmten). Er lebte mehrere Jahre in New York, wo seine beiden Töchter, Tania Karina López und Claudia Tamara López, geboren wurden. 1971 studierte er Grafikdesign am Pratt Graphics Center und Literatur an der Columbia University unter der Anleitung des renommierten chilenischen Dichters Nicanor Parra. Daneben arbeitete er als Theaterschauspieler und Dichter. Seine Gedichte wurden in dem 1971 in New York erschienenen Band „Putrified Poems“ veröffentlicht. Er präsentierte über 50 Ausstellungen in Lateinamerika, Europa und den Vereinigten Staaten. Zu den Höhepunkten zählen: das Internationale Kunstfestival der Columbia University, New York (1969); die Ausstellung „Paintings – Drawings“, United Nations Plaza, New York (1969); die II. Biennale für Lateinamerikanische Gravur, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1972); Zeitgenössische Lateinamerikanische Kunst, University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts (1973); der XV. Internationale Joan-Miró-Zeichenpreis, Miró-Stiftung, Barcelona (1976). Erste Internationale Ausstellung im Minimalformat, Galería Clepsidra, Bogotá (1989); und Lateinamerikanische Kunst, Young Art Gallery, Aguascalientes (1991). Lafont starb 1999 in Bogotá, Kolumbien. Seine Werke befinden sich in den Händen von Sammlern und Freunden, Museen und anderen Kultureinrichtungen, sowohl in seinem Heimatland als auch in anderen Ländern, darunter Argentinien, Belgien, Bulgarien, Kuba, Ecuador, Frankreich, Deutschland, die Niederlande, Ungarn, Italien, Mexiko, Nicaragua, Spanien, Schweden, die Schweiz und Venezuela. – „ Eine Erziehung von der Wiege bis zur Bahre, nonkonformistisch und reflektierend, die uns zu einer neuen Denkweise inspiriert .“ (Gabriel Garcia Márquez)“ (Lafont-art-weebly(dot)com, aus dem Englischen übersetzt). – Vorderdeckel mit kleiner Druckstelle, sonst gut erhalten.
One of 250 copies, hand-numbered and signed, with a personal dedication by Mario Lafont: ‘For William Stringellow, Artist of America Loves Mario, N.Y. 21 January 1973’. – „Alfonso López, better known as Mario Lafont, was born in Ibagué, Colombia in 1942 where those close to him claim that he began painting in his mother’s womb, doing so with the magical touch of artistic masters throughout his life. At seventeen, he was admitted to the Higher Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Tolima (1959-1964), which initiated his artistic career. Immediately, he let go of his name because he did not want to have any ties to the ruling class of the country which he strongly disliked (several Alfonso López, some politicians and a cleric, the rich and famous). He lived for several years in New York, where he saw the birth of his two daughters, Tania Karina López and Claudia Tamara López. In 1971 he studied graphic engravings at the Pratt Graphics Center, and Literature at Columbia University under the master guidance of renowned Chilean poet Nicanor Parra. In addition, he worked as a theater actor and poet. His poems are compiled in a book titled „Putrified Poems“ which was published in New York in 1971. He presented over 50 exhibitions throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States. Among them, highlights include: International Art Festival of Columbia University, New York (1969); Paintings – Drawings, United Nations Plaza, New York (1969); II Bienal del Grabado Latinoamericano, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1972); Contemporary Latin American Art, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Massachusetts (1973); XV Premi Internacional de Dibuix Joan Miró, Fundación Miró, Barcelona (1976); Primer Salón Internacional de Formato Mínimo, Galería Clepsidra, Bogotá (1989); and Arte Latinoamericano, Galería de Arte Joven, in Aguascalientes (1991). Lafont died in 1999 in Bogotá, Colombia. His works are in the hands of collectors and friends, museums and other cultural spaces, both in his native country and in others including: Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy, México, Nicaragua, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Venezuela.“ (Lafont-art-weebly(dot)com). – Front cover with small pressure mark, otherwise in good condition.

Schlagwörter: Illustrated books, Illustrierte Bücher, Kunst, Nummerierte Bücher, Signed books, Signierte Bücher, Widmungsexemplar

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With handwritten dedication by H. Soames „For his kind Friend & Neighbour, the Rev. James Goodwin, Rector of Lambourne, Essex, from the author, H. Soames“. – The English clergyman and ecclesiastical historian Henry Soames (1785-1860), „graduated B.A. in 1807, M.A. in 1810. He held the post of assistant to the high master of St. Paul’s school from 1809 to 1814, and took holy orders. In 1812 he was made rector of Shelley, Essex, and at this time, or later, rector of the neighbouring parish of Little Laver. From 1831 to 1839 he was vicar of Brent with Furneaux Pelham, Hertfordshire. In 1839 he became rector of Stapleford Tawney with Theydon Mount, Essex, where he remained till his death. He was Bampton lecturer in 1830, and was appointed chancellor of St. Paul’s Cathedral by Bishop Blomfield in 1842“ (R. Bayne in Dictionary of National Biography LIII, 209). – Contemporary calfskin binding with gilt-stamped spine label, rich gilt decoration on spine, seven-fold cover fillets, gilt edges and inner edges, and gilt edging. – Only a few scattered brown spots, signed copy in a magnificent binding.

Schlagwörter: Einbände, Einbandkunst, Signed books, Signierte Bücher, Widmungsexemplar

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