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An Eye for Beauty: A Photographer's Odyssey
by Vavra, Robert; Derek, John; Derek, Bo
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0971132933
- ISBN 13
- 9780971132931
- Seller
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
International Institute of Photographic Arts, 2008. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Vavra, Robert; Derek, John. Unique collection of photographs of Bo Derek--model & star of the 1979 film, "10,'' taken by her husband John from 1973-1998. After his death, their friend & author-photographer Robert Vavra put these stunning photos together into this lavishly illustrated book, with photos complemented by quotes & reminiscences from people who knew the couple in & outside of Hollywood. In 288 pages, this is a FIRST EDITION, first printing from 2008, SIGNED by author/photographer Vavra with a personalized, dated inscription on ffep. Oversized square hardcover has tan cloth-covered boards with gilt design to front/lettering to spine. Condition is Fine in a Fine DJ (our highest grade): virtually indistinguishable from Brand New! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, colors vivid. The unclipped DJ is equally flawless & protected in a new mylar cover to stay that way Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or international shipping without pre-approval of substantial (at least double) postage increase per USPS rates.
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- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019176
- Title
- An Eye for Beauty: A Photographer's Odyssey
- Author
- Vavra, Robert; Derek, John; Derek, Bo
- Illustrator
- Vavra, Robert; Derek, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0971132933
- ISBN 13
- 9780971132931
- Publisher
- International Institute of Photographic Arts
- Place of Publication
- Chula Vista, Ca
- Date Published
- 2008
- Keywords
- PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHER WOMEN NUDES MODEL BO DEREK SIGNED FIRST EDITION ACTORS ACTRESSES
- Bookseller catalogs
- Signed Books; Film/Television; Photography-Photo Essays;
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Gargoyle Books
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La Mesa, California
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- Gilt
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