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500,00 kr.“In times when cameras are ubiquitous and the general public is experimenting with the narrative possibilities of photography more than ever before, a survey of the current status and potential of the photobook is highly relevant. Not only does the photobook constitute an alternative means of display to gallery exhibitions, the book format also challenges the medium’s instantaneousness, and allows for an exploration of the language of photography. Books have been key to the distribution of avant-garde conceptual photography, as well as social documentary and political statements. But what is the status of the photobook today? Is it primarily a mainstream medium, a collector’s item, or a platform for artistic experiments? Imprint is a collection of essays that delve into current practices and address the phenomenological, technological, and aesthetic possibilities for communicating through photobooks, both printed and digital.”
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400,00 kr.The real story of Irene was a sad one: A secret star of the Zurich’s Bohème working as a prostitute until her tragic early accidental death. For three weeks Hecke photographed her daily routine in Zurich and accompanied her to Rome where Irene always celebrated her birthday. The result was a subtle and strong portrait of a woman, both beautiful and confident, erotic and with a proud elegance. The photos, a mix of choreographed and documentary work, capture an unusual immediacy and presence. Roswitha Hecke born in Hamburg 1944 also made still photography for Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Éric Rohmer
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Fra Venezia – Viggo Rivad (‘From Venice’). Copenhagen, Forlaget Rhodos, 1980. Oblong4to. Original cloth with photo illustrated dustjacket. 101 pp. Illustrated with photos in b/w and some in colour. Text in Danish. Very good copy Classic beautiful photo book with Danish master photographer Viggo Rivad’s photographies from Venice with texts…
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600,00 kr.Danish graphic artist, filmmaker and photographer Jytte Rex has throughout her career also produced some very fine photo books with photographs, drawings, photo collage and otherwise adapted photography. ‘Jeg har ikke lukket et øje’ is maybe her best and most integrated photo book so far. Chosen as one the 28 most important Danish photo books for the catalogue and exhibition ’28 Danish Photographic Books’ (2006) in connection with exhibition ‘The Open Book’ by The Hasselblad Centre (2004)















