Emmet Gowin’s first published book, “Concerning America and Alfred Stieglitz, and Myself” will be auctioned off at NYC’s Swann Galleries on Thursday Feb.15th, 1:30pm. Only 100 copies of his original senior thesis were printed in 1965, while Emmet studied at Richmond Professional Institute (before the university merged to become VCU). *Gowin’s book contains a collection of fourteen silver gelatin prints, paired with provocative texts on the power and meaning of photography, bound in a cover of Gowin’s design. This book is a declaration of artistic aspiration, and an homage to Gowin’s heroes, the photographers Alfred Stieglitz and Robert Frank.* It’s signed twice by the photographer and inscribed to his mentor, Maurice Bonds- the dean of the art department until 1978. As a photographer, it’s been an incredible honor to study these gorgeous, iconic images up close and become inspired by his singular vision and fascinating career. If you are interested in looking at the photo catalog. Sale is Thursday Feb 15th,,, http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2466+++++311+&refno=++741390&saletype=
