David Hockney " Cameraworks " Vintage 1984 First Edition Landmark Volume Hardcover Large Pop Art Photography Book

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This David Hockney " Cameraworks " rare vintage 1984 first edition iconic collector's landmark volume hardcover large Pop Art photography … more This David Hockney " Cameraworks " rare vintage 1984 first edition iconic collector's landmark volume hardcover large Pop Art photography book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The large hardcover book with ocean pool blue cloth covered boards, embossed spine titles, and dust jacket is published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, London, printed and bound in Italy in 1984 by Amilcare Pizzi S.P.A. Milan. The landmark volume features a monograph survey of iconic photography works of David Hockney.

David Hockney ( B. 1937 ) is an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. he is an important contributor to the Pop Art movement of The 20th Century. He is considered one of the most influential British artists of The 20th Century. His artworks have commanded greater popular acclaim than any other Contemporary British artist. The Pop Art Expressionist style artworks have been the subject of more than 400 solo exhibitions. Art works by Hockney are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

Hockney spent virtually all of his creative time between 1981 and 1983 shooting thousands of photographs and producing more than 350 photo collages. His aim was to create " Pictures that describe how we see - not all at once, but in discreet, separate glimpses ". He succeeded in using the camera to brilliant effect, in an entirely novel way.

In " Cameraworks " we see the wonderful fruits of David Hockney's labors. What started as an experiment became in effect a new art form. Throughout the book Hockney's immense pleasure and excitement in making people see is evident. The text sparkles with his perceptive observations, and the stunning illustrations are the only evidence one needs of David Hockney's effective and astonishing creativity with the camera.

The rare out of print collector's large format hardcover book measures 12 1/4" W X 12 1/2" H X 1 1/4" D, with 288 pages. It is printed on premium paper stock featuring 176 illustrations, including 104 in full color.

It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and light signs of handling. There is some very faint minor spotting on the top of the book block edge near the spine. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less