On Photography

by Sontag, Susan

Essays explore the aesthetic and moral problems raised by the presence of the photographic image in modern-day life; consider the relation of photography to art, conscience, and knowledge; and examine the works of major photographers.

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On Photography

by Sontag, Susan

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1978
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9780374226268
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Near Fine in an about Fine jacket, unclipped ($7.95), lightly rubbed at the bottom edge. Grey cloth, a thin strip of fading on the top edge, with silver gilt lettering on the spine. Square and firmly bound, light pencil marginalia. Includes seven influential essays by Sontag,… Read more about this item
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux,, 1977. Her prophetic essay, presented to her publisher First edition, first printing, presentation copy, inscribed by the author to her publisher, Robert Giroux, on the front free endpaper "for Bob, with gratitude and affection - as ever, Susan, Oct. 1977". Giroux (1914-2008) was Sontag's first introduction to the behemoth publishing firm, with which… Read more about this item
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1977
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Sontag, Susan. On photography. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1977, first edition, second print, 207 pp. Hardcover with dust jacket. Very good hardcover in dark gray cloth with silver gilt title on spine. The binding is tight and the book is unmarked. Very good dust jacket with minor edge wear: some small (less than 1 cm) tears. Both the jacket… Read more about this item
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1977
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1977. First edition. Very good in very good jacket.. Signed first printing of Sontag's classic work, a remarkable association copy extensively annotated by photojournalist John Godfrey Morris. This copy bears the marks of close reading and vigorous critical engagement by John Morris, the photo editor responsible for publishing some of the most… Read more about this item
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Penguin Classics. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped… Read more about this item
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1978
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978. Seventh printing. Hardcover. 207 pages. A landmark collection of six thought provoking essays on photography. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Easily one of the more important books in Sontag's impressive canon. A clean and tight near fine copy in cloth boards with some slight sunning to the edges of… Read more about this item
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1977
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NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Very Good in Good dust jacket; Jacket price-clipped and lightly worn.. 1977. First Printing. Hardcover. 0374226261 . Gray cloth. Essay collection focused on the aesthetic and moral problems of the power of photographs and the relationship of photography to art, conscience, and knowledge. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 207 pages .
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1977
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Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1977 First Edition 6th Printing (1978) in silver-stamped gray cloth boards, no markings, NOT book club, no dj, contents Fine, minor shelfwear to boards & fade to spine, clean tight excellent copy; 8vo; (xii) 207pp. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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Picador / Farrar, Straus and Giroux. 1990. good+. Paperback. ISBN:9780312420093 224 pages; 17 pages with underlining; binding solid .
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On Photography

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1977
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Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1977. 4th Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hint of foxing and soiling to page edges, one creased page tip, binding feels loose especially at pastedowns, and small separation gap at head of rounded spine. DJ has sunned, stained and frayed edges with one fourth inch tear at upper front corner, and discrete chipping at head of… Read more about this item
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Fourth Printing
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1979
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The book has significant shelf wear. The binding is good. Occasionally there are lines in ink marking important passages. Otherwise the text is clean and unmarked (no underlining, highlighting or written notes). Please see the photos for details about the condition. Buy more than one book and we'll combine your = to save you money. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We are… Read more about this item
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1978
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Octavo. 207pp. Grey cloth in dust jacket. Stated 4th printing. A sticker SIGNED and dated by Sontag is affixed to the front free endpaper. The jacket has been "laminated" in plastic. I suspect it would be difficult… Read more about this item
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1977
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. One of the most influential works of photography criticism. First edition (first printing stated). A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. A few small nicks to the spine ends, else fine, with minor shelf wear.
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On Photography Sontag, Susan

by Sontag, Susan

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1977-11-01
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Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1977-11-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 1977 Farrah Strauss Giroux hard cover stated 2nd printing - slight staining to page edge - otherwise dust jacket fine cover fine binding strong contents clean - (now in mylar cover) - a very nice collectible - enjoy
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On Photography

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1977
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1977. Jacket price clipped and with some light wear, but generally near fine with a previous owner's inkstamp on front free endpaper. 8vo. 207 pages. Original grey cloth, white lettering on spine; pictorial dust jacket designed by Jacqueline Schuman. First edition, first printing of Sontag's landmark investigation of the nature and role… Read more about this item
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1977
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Hardcover
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first edition first printing hardcover in dust jacket; no prior owner marks; little age tone to text pages, foxing/dust to outside text block edge; tight bind; cloth cover has thin sunning to top edge, bright titling; dj edge wear: few small nicks; flap price clipped; creased dj flaps FEambib
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1977
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Hardcover
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first edition first printing hardcover in dust jacket; no prior owner marks; minimal age tone to text pages, some spots of soil text block fore-edge; sound binding; cloth cover has small fade at spine heel, bright titling; dj edge wear: small nicks at spine head; little rub and bump at corners; flap price present dsk
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