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New York: Klotz Sirmon Gallery, 2002. First edition. Softcover. 16 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran July 11 through August 16, 2002. Features a biography by Rachel Toor and a short text by Alan Klotz. Includes numerous black and white images. A fine copy in stapled wrappers.
Coney Island Beach People. Untitled [Street Toughs] by Lapow, Harry - 1950
by Lapow, Harry
Coney Island Beach People. Untitled [Street Toughs]
by Lapow, Harry
- Used
New York, 1950. Black and white gelatin silver print. 9" x 13.5" in 16" x 20" mat. With artist's stamp on verso; near fine. Black and white gelatin silver print. 9" x 13.5" in 16" x 20" mat. Harry Lapow (1909-1982) was a New York graphic designer turned photographer who studied with Lisette Model and Sid Grossman. He is best known for the images collected in his iconic book Coney Island Beach People (New York: Dover, 1978), a selection of 138 photos taken at the South Brooklyn beach from 1952 to 1977. His photo of an Italian wedding on the beach was included in Edward Steichen's important Family of Man exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
- Bookseller Independent bookstores (US)
- Format/Binding Black and white gelatin silver print. 9" x 13.5" in 16" x 20" mat
- Book Condition Used - With artist's stamp on verso; near fine
- Quantity Available 1
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1950
- Keywords New York City | Prints & pictures | Photography