The Photobook: A History
Achter Glas
€125.00
Striking monochrome illustrations and plates after photographs by Joan van der Keuken with text by Remco Campert, some illustrations after lino-cuts by Georgette Apol, Layout by Joan van der Keuken. Softcover edition 1961.
Achter Glas (Behind Glass) is a significant photographic book by the renowned Dutch photographer Joan van der Keuken, featuring evocative literary texts by Remco Campert. Published in its first paperback edition in 1961 by Uitgeverij C. de Boer Jr., the work presents a collection of black-and-white portraits and images that explore profound themes of identity, perception, and human experience. The photographs were printed by Vada in Wageningen and are complemented by linocut illustrations by Georgette Apol. This specific publication follows an earlier hardback edition released in 1957. It is recognized as a notable contribution to Dutch photography and literature, blending visual art with poetic text to create a cohesive artistic experience that remains a subject of study for collectors and art historians alike.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Johan van der Keuken, Joan van der Keuken, Remco Campert |
|---|---|
| Publisher | C. de Boer |
| Place of publication | Hilversum |
| Year | 1961 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Language | Dutch |
| Dimensions | 30x24 |
| Collation | 104 pp. |
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