The Americans

Gravure printing. Introduction by Jack Kerouac. This version differs from the original French edition made by Delpire in having only one text, an introduction written by Jack KEROUAC, and this American edition has been issued with a (photo-illustrated) dust jacket.

Lit.: Roth, The Book of 101 Books, pp. 46-47., Hasselblad, The Open Book, pages 176-177, Parr/Badger: The Photobook: A History, vol. I, p. 95, Auer: 802 photo books of the M+M Auer collection, n°:375.

• New York, Grove Press, 1959.
• Small oblong 4to (185 x 210 mm.)
• Black cloth-covered boards and the original illustrated dust jacket (some parts missing and some little tears).
• First American edition. 83 black & white photos.