Divendal Leo Divendal 1997 Signed First Edition Hardcover Photo Book Monochrome

A rare and evocative self-titled monograph by the Dutch photographer Leo Divendal, published in 1997. This collection showcases Divendal's mastery of monochrome photography, featuring soulful portraits, stark landscapes, and animal studies. The book is bound in a minimalist grey cloth-covered hardcover with an iconic portrait on the front. A sophisticated art book that explores visual poetics through high-contrast imagery.

Specifications / Size & Weight

• Pages: Approx. 48 pages.

• Language: Dutch, English, and French

• Publisher: Fragment Uitgeverij (Amsterdam)

• ISBN: 90-75574-06-1

• Dimensions: 8.5" x 8.5" x 0.5"

• Weight: 1 lb (approx. 450 g)

Condition

• Exterior: Shows general signs of handling. The grey cloth boards have minor shelf wear, subtle scuffing, and light soiling consistent with age.

• Signature/Inscription: Hand-signed and inscribed by Leo Divendal on the title page. The inscription reads "to Teri... with friendship Leo Divendal Taos, 4.9.2001".

• Notations: Includes a small handwritten price/notation ("35-") on the upper corner of the signed page, likely from a previous bookstore.

• Interior: Internal pages remain clean and bright with no noted stains or tears. Binding is tight.

• Overall: An authentic, well-preserved copy of a signed contemporary photography book.