First edition of this dramatic photoessay on the chilean sea port, with 38 fullpage duotones of the raffish nature of port life. The author of four books, he is widely considered chiles finest lensman, though he became something of a recluse later in life. The text and photographs in valparaiso were published in the journal du in 1966. For the first time, this version presents more than 80 unpublished photographs, taken. Neruda also supplied the text for perhaps larrain s most famous book, valparaiso 1991, containing a striking image of two little girls running down a flight of stone. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Upon his return to chile he began taking photographs in the streets of santiago and valparaiso. Sergio larrain valparaiso softcover essay by pablo neruda edited agnes sire design xavier barral 38 black and white photographs. He studied music before taking up photography in 1949, from which year until 1953 he studied forestry at the university of california at berkeley. Valparaiso published by editions hazan in 1991 is another of the major works that is nearly impossible to find. He photographed this chilean seaport throughout his career, but it was in the early 1960s, when he returned to his homeland after travelling the world as a magnum photographer, that it became a focus for his attention. He photographed this chilean seaport throughout his career, but it was in the early 1960s, when he returned to his homeland after travelling the world for many years as a. Two years later larrain compiled the materials for an expanded version, though he didnt want it published in his lifetime.
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When the photographs were first published in 1991, larrain informed the publishers that he had made his own facsimile of the book, reflecting how he. Valparaiso by sergio larrain, 9780500544808, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A notoriously reclusive artist, sergio larrain had a photographic career that was relatively short before he retreated to the chilean countryside. Experimental chilean photographer whose short career resulted in a string of inspirational images. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Sergio larrain valparaiso, editions hazan, 1991, paris. Sergio larrain 19312012, born in santiago, chile studied at the university of california, berkeley. Celebrated by henri cartierbresson, his contemporary and a.
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