Bruce Weber
Bruce Weber (Second Edition)
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Publisher: Twelvetrees Press, 1983
Designer: John Cheim
Overview
This highly collectible volume represents the definitive second edition of Bruce Weber’s monumental first monograph. Published by the legendary Twelvetrees Press in 1983, this oversized publication is widely celebrated for establishing Weber’s signature visual vocabulary and transforming the landscape of fashion and portrait photography.
The Vision
Focusing deeply on themes of masculinity, athleticism, and the classic American male archetype, the book serves as the ultimate early survey of Weber’s historic career. Every image captures the raw emotion, rich tonality, and sensual composition that defined the aesthetic of a generation.
The monograph is elegantly organized into eight distinct thematic portfolios:
- Brothers
- Matt Dillon
- Notebook
- Lifeguards
- Clammers
- Hall Of Fame
- Jeff
- On Leave In Waikiki
Production Quality
True to the exacting standards of Twelvetrees Press, the book features sumptuous sheet-fed gravure plates that exhibit an extraordinary depth of tone and ink density. Designed by John Cheim, the clean layout balances large full-page plates with striking negative space, making it a critical addition to any serious library of 20th-century photography.
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Dimensions: Oversized, approximately 14.5″ x 11.5″
- Printing: Gravure plates on premium art paper
- Edition: Second Limited Edition
Fine to “As New,” in Brodart protective cover. [4.2]
$ 325.00
