SALLY MANN (* 1951) Photographs and Poetry, Limited Edition (21st Platinum Edition), 11 Platinum prints, 2005

First edition, first and only printing

Photographs, poems, and introduction by Sally Mann 
Magnificent 21st Platinum Limited Edition of 100 signed and numbered copies (this being copy number 46) and 10 lettered copies, includes a signed freestanding platinum print (image measures 9.8 x 7.4 in,  paper 13.8 x 11.8 in), signed in pencil on lower right margin by Mann and accompanied by a poem. Hardcover, buff paper-covered boards with title stamped in silver on cover; contained in a buff raw silk cloth-covered clamshell box, photographs, introduction and poetry by Sally Mann. Edited by John Wood. Unpaginated, with ten bound platinum prints signed (monogrammed) in pencil in the margin by Mann, with the original wooden box (scarce) in which the box was delivered.

Sally Mann brings together many of the most graceful and sensuous early figure and drapery studies created by this internationally acclaimed artist. This precious platinum series volume is a true livre d'artiste, as the introduction and all of the accompanying poems were written by the artist herself. Each signed and numbered copy of Sally Mann is hand-bound, printed in letterpress on handmade cotton rag paper, and delivered in a unique case created to complement the exquisite binding. Hand coated platinum prints by Stan Klimek. Paper by Twinrocker. Hand binding by Sarah Creighton. Letterpress printing by Michael Russem."