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RARE Signed & Inscribed Will McBride "R" Photobook (1988) - German Punk/New Wave

by Will McBride

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RARE Signed & Inscribed Will McBride "R" Photobook (1988) - German Punk/New Wave Rare Signed & Inscribed Copy: Will McBride – “R” (1988) Up for auction/sale is an exceptionally scarce, self-published first edition photobook titled "R" by the acclaimed American-born photographer Will McBride. Published in Frankfurt in 1988 through McBride's own imprint (Will McBride Selbstverlag), this pocket-sized volume documents late-1980s West German New Wave subculture, squatter culture, and underground nightlife through the lens of poet Richard Geldmacher ("R"). This particular copy features a lengthy handwritten inscription and signature by Will McBride himself on the main title page: Dear Connie, Just 32 pages of color! All you need is to know how much space you have - & just fit into it right??!! Love, Will." Given that the book was printed in a very small self-published run, signed and inscribed copies containing personal insights into the book's layout process are exceedingly rare. Item Details & Specifications: Photographs: Will McBride Text / Poetry: Richard Geldmacher Publisher: Will McBride Selbstverlag, Frankfurt Publication Date: 1988 Pages: 88 pages Dimensions: Approx. 146 × 105 mm (4" x 5.75") Condition: Cover: Light shelf wear and age-toning around the edges consistent with vintage softcovers. Cover artwork remains vivid. Binding: Tight and intact. Interior: Clean pages with no internal markings, highlightings, or tears other than the author’s original ink inscription on th

  • Publisher: self-published
  • Year: 1988
  • Condition: Very Good

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