Eggleston Photography Book Appraisal

William Eggleston Los Alamos Art Book

This item is a hardcover photography book titled "William Eggleston Los Alamos," published by Scalo in 1999, as indicated by its ISBN 3-908247-69-1. The book features the pioneering color photography of William Eggleston. From the visible elements, the book appears to be in very good condition, with a clean cover exhibiting no obvious damage, and a straight spine. While precise dimensions are not provided, books of this nature are typically large format, often around 11x11 inches. The cover material appears to be a durable paper or linen over hardboard, likely encasing high-quality photographic paper internally. The front cover displays a striking photograph, characteristic of Eggleston's style, showing the lower half of a person's body with a patterned blouse, dark shorts, and distinct shoes, set against a brick building and foliage. The title "William Eggleston Los Alamos" is prominently printed vertically on the right-hand side of the front cover on a white strip. The spine, also white, bears the stylized "BB" logo of the publisher, Scalo, at the bottom. The book's origin is marked by "Printed in Germany" below a barcode and the ISBN on the back, though the back cover itself is not shown in these images. The overall construction suggests a well-made publication intended to showcase photographic art with fidelity. No signs of repair, significant wear, or damage such as tears, creases, or discoloration are visible, indicating careful preservation.