Paris by William Eggleston, Signed First Edition

William Eggleston: Paris

First Edition, First Printing, 2009

Signed by William Eggleston

FINE Condition

This is a signed first edition, first printing of “William Eggleston: Paris” published by Steidl & Partners and Foundation Cartier, Gottingen, Germany in 2009 on the occasion of his exhibition at the Fondation Cartier, the publication takes the form of a workbook and places his photographs next to the drawings inspired by them. Presented to the public for the first time, these pieces offer a unique insight into the creative process behind Eggleston's work. From the publisher, "In response to an invitation from the Fondation Cartier, William Eggleston has spent three years working on a major photography project on Paris. This series of photographs shows the city's many facets: picturesque and cosmopolitan, sublime and vulgar, humdrum and extraordinary. Harking back to a long tradition in which grand masters of photography such as Eugène Atget and Henri Cartier-Bresson chose this city as their subject, Eggleston engages in a dialogue with his predecessors via the unique photographic style for which he is well known.

Containing 70 photographs 50 drawings and measuring approximately 11” x 9”, the book is black satin covered boards with a tipped in four-color plate on the cover and built in green satin page marker. (The book was issued without a dust jacket). The book is in FINE condition.

The book has been signed by William Eggleston on the title page. This is an wonderful opportunity to obtain a signed copy of one of William Eggleston’s most popular monographs.

Photographs of the book cover, the signature, and photographs contained in the book appear below. Please note that although the images may appear digitized you can click on any of images to get an enlargement that can be viewed in the photo viewer.