Africa, Herb Ritts, Bullfinch Press, 1st Trade Ed., 1994, Near Fine w/DJ

Ritts, Herb. Africa (Boston: A Bullfinch Press Book; Little, Brown and Company, 1994).

English, First Trade Edition, a Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, HC, oblong fo, 12 1/4" x 14 1/4" x 1," unpaginated, includes many illustrations (printed photographs).

ISBN: 0821221213

First Trade Edition, Near Fine dark gray cloth-covered boards. Covers have slight bumping to head and tail of spine, else pristine and intact, binding tight. Very Good gray, black, and white pictorial paper dust jacket with white and gray lettering to spine. Dust jacket has several shallow scratches, light rubbing, and a few bumps to edges and tips, else clean and intact. Dust jacket protected in a paper-backed Mylar sleeve. Pages pristine and intact. Principally printed black-and-white photographs with little text. A beautiful photo catalogue that pays homage to Africa and its people, animals, and landscapes. Includes portraits, panoramic landscape views, and photos of wildlife. Photos by Herb Ritts (1952-2002), an American fashion photographer and director. Exclusively printed photos with no text except for the title, copyright information, and an introduction by Judith Jamison, Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company. A Deluxe Edition of this book was available in an edition of 300 copies that came with a slipcase. This is the Trade Edition.