Sally Mann, 11 Signed Platinum Prints, Limited Edition, 15 of 100

Sally Mann

21^st Editions, 2005, Limited Edition, 15 of 100

Features Ten Original Hand Printed Platinum Prints and One Free-standing Platinum Print

FINE Condition in Original Wood Packing Case

History: In 2005, fine press photography book publisher 21st Editions released Sally Mann. Limited to 100 copies worldwide, the hand-bound collection contains 11 original platinum prints (ten bound and one free-standing that is suitable for framing). Each print is initialed by Sally Mann with the free standing photograph signed in full on the rectro. The platinum prints were produced by Stan Klimek of Stan Klimek Studios. This copy, 15 of 100, was presented to Stan Klimek upon completion of the project.

Details of the Book and Prints: Sally Mann brings together many of the most graceful and sensuous early figure and drapery studies created by this internationally acclaimed artist. This volume is a true livre d’artiste, as the introduction as well as the accompanying poems were written by the artist herself. Each signed and numbered copy of Sally Mann is hand-bound, printed in letterpress on handmade cotton rag paper. This gorgeous handmade volume is housed in a raw silk covered clamshell box and is delivered in a unique case created to complement the exquisite binding. As previously stated, the master printmaker for the platinum prints was Stan Klimek of Stan Klimek Studios. The book measures 14” x 12” and the free-standing print measures 9.875’ x 7.375’ on paper measuring 13.875” x 11.875”. The book is signed and numbered (15 of 100) by Sally Mann on the limitation page. Each bound platinum print is in initialed by Sally Mann and the free-standing platinum print is signed in full on the rectro and is accompanied by a poem. A Letter of Provenance from the publisher is included. The book, prints, and case are all in FINE condition.

Awards: 21^st Editions was awarded the prestigious 2005 Lucie Award for Book Publisher of the Year for their publication of Sally Mann. The worldwide photography community pays tribute to the year’s most outstanding photographic achievements at the annual Lucie Awards ceremony. The Lucies recognize men and women whose life’s work in photography merits the highest acclaim by their peers. As 2003 honoree Douglas Kirkland said, “The movie industry has its Oscars and the photography community has its Lucies.”

Photographs of book, the free standing platinum print, the shipping case, and several examples of platinum prints contained in the book appear below. Please note that although the photographs appear digitized as thumbnails, they are viewable in the photo viewer by clicking your mouse on the thumbnail.