William Eggleston Los Alamos Photography Book

The item is identified as a large-format hardcover photography book titled "William Eggleston Los Alamos," published by Scalo. While exact dimensions are not provided as per the input, the book appears substantial, consistent with high-quality art publications. The primary construction materials are a rigid hardcover binding and paper pages. The front cover features a prominent color photograph, characteristic of William Eggleston's work, depicting the lower half of a person's body (legs and arm) in what appears to be an outdoor setting with a brick building in the background. The sleeve of the subject's shirt is distinctive, bearing a pattern that includes various whimsical figures or motifs. On the far left of the front cover, the publisher's name "SCALO" is printed vertically in a small, black sans-serif font. The right side of the front cover prominently displays the book's title and author: "William Eggleston Los Alamos" printed vertically in a dark, clean font against a light, possibly cream or beige, background. The spine is not fully visible but is implied to contain the title and author's name. The overall condition of the visible exterior, including the cover and spine edges, appears to be very good to excellent, with no apparent tears, significant scuffs, or discoloration. The book's style is indicative of the New Color Photography movement, for which William Eggleston is a pioneering figure. The ISBN, 3-908247-69-1, is mentioned in the provided context, along with a "Printed in Germany" mark, suggesting European manufacturing and a reputable publisher known for art books. No visible damage or repairs are discernible from the provided images, indicating careful handling or preservation. The visual quality of the cover photograph appears sharp and vibrant, suggesting high-quality printing.