Joel-Peter Witkin

CLASSIC RESERVE Edition of only 85 SIGNED, numbered and boxed copies, with a free-standing 16" x 20" PLATINUM PRINT, "Eve Knighting Daguerre". No artist was better suited to illustrate the poetry of William Blake than Blake himself. If, however, one were to seek a contemporary artist who could best interpret Blake's celebrated Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, there would be no better choice than Joel-Peter Witkin. 40 never before published images of Witkin's most recent work (including stunning color plates) seamlessly blend with 22 classic images to illustrate William Blake's timeless poetry. An expanded essay by editor John Wood places Witkin's and Blake's personal visions in context and sets the stage for a uniquely contemporary retelling of Blake's seminal texts. The first photographic book printed in a new 10 color, ultra high resolution process on lush 100% cotton Arches paper.
This copy numbered LXV111.
21st: Phublishers of Fine Photography Books, 2004.
Sold out from publisher.
USD 1807,- EUR 1200,-.
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