Muybridge's Complete Human and Animal Locomotion. Rare 3 Volume Set. EX Cond
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Eadweard Muybridge: Muybridge's Complete Human and Animal Locomotion A rare find in this condition and has all 3 original inserts inside them. Really almost in as new condition minus volume III has a little black stains behind the plastic on the back cover - see photos A complete three-volume set - includes studies of humans, horses, domestic and wild animals, and birds in remarkable stopped-action photographs by pioneering master photographer. Unabridged re-publication originally published in 1887. Includes all 781 plates. Most of the plates show three different simultaneous perspectives on a single action - front, rear, and side or three-quarter view - which Muybridge achieved through ingenious use of from 152 to 56 cameras and his own electromagnetic tripping device. Large format. Pale blue cloth boards with dark blue title label and gilt title to spine. Very heavy! Essential for artists, animators, photographers, cinematographers, anyone interested in the mechanics of people in motion. Dover Publications, New York, 1979. Binding: Hardcover. Book Condition: almost like new Dust Jacket Condition: almost like new Size: Over 12" Tall. Total weight is approx 18 pounds for 3 books 3-volume set (complete) Please see pictures for details and conditions Shipped USPS We do combined shipping on multiple orders Please check out and add our store for 1000's more items and new things added daily
- Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Year: 1979
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780486237930
- Condition: Fine
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