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Eis Sao Paulo

€250.00
Photobook published in occasion of the 400th anniversary of Sao Paolo, by Companhia Lithographica Ypiranga. 191 b&w and color photographs. Attachment with texts in English, French, Spanish and German.
Eis Sao Paulo is a significant South American photobook published in 1954 to commemorate the 400th anniversary (IV Centenary) of the founding of São Paulo. The work features 191 black and white and color photographs, showcasing the city's dynamism and architectural landscape. It was produced by Companhia Lithographica Ypiranga and published by Editora Monumento. The book is notable for its multilingual approach, including accompanying texts in English, French, Spanish, and German. It is described as a scarce and beautiful example of mid-century photography, often cited in literature regarding the history of Latin American photobooks.

Bibliographic Details

Author Theo Gygas, Georg Paulus Waschinski, Théo Gygas, I.J. Sessler, Guilherme de Almeida
Publisher Editora Monumento
Place of publication Sao Paolo
Year 1954
Edition Second edition
Binding Hardcover
Language English, French, German, Spanish
Dimensions 33 x 24
Collation 200 pp.
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