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New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., Publishers, 1988. xii, 449 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine slightly rolled at the crown. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket worn at extremities. Another copy available. *** "The definitive biography of one of the most influential surrealists and a quintessential modernist. Figure-painter, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and collagist, Ray was born Emmanuel Radnitsky in Brooklyn. This book traces his American upbringing and his departure for Europe plus his work in painting, sculpture, photography, and filmmaking. Although he wasnt successful in all media, Man Ray nonetheless had his own style and vision. Baldwins portrait was the first full-length biography of Man Ray. This edition has a new intro by the author updating the artists story. / Neil Baldwin is executive director of the National Book Foundation and the author of several books, including To All Gentleness: William Carlos Williams, The Doctor-Poet. " -…
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