Taryn Simon An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar, 1st Edition, Signed

Taryn Simon An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar, 1st Edition, Signed, Great condition as New. This is a signed first edition of Taryn Simon's book, "An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar". The book features documentary photography that explores social and historical themes in the United States. It measures 26.16cm in length, 33.53cm in height, and 2.29cm in width, and has a weight of 1.681kg.

The book contains 152 pages and is published by Steidl in Gottingen, Germany. This book is written in English and. Include photographs of radioactive containers in a storage facility for nuclear waste; the recreational facility of a high-security prison; the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan with its Wizards, Night Hawks and Kleagle's; a Scientology seminar room; MOUT, a façade city in Kentucky built as a training ground for urban warfare; the sealed-off halls of the CIA headquarters; a high-security research institute studying animal epidemics; and an operating room in which a Palestinian woman had her hymen (and thus her virginity) restored. Each image is accompanied by a brief text written by the artist, that precisely explains what is seen and why it is hidden or off-limits.

An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar. Forces us to confront the darker side of democratic society, it also conveys the fascination that attends the exploration of forbidden territories. This photography book is a great addition to any collection of art or photography books, especially for those interested in American studies, American history, social history, documentary or art photography. Thank you for your visit.

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