THE ANDY BOOK, by Bruce Weber, FINE, SCARCE Start Price USD 1,425.00 Current Price USD 1,425.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 19, 2008 End Time Friday, August 29, 2008 Location Boston, Massachusetts See more about 'THE ANDY BOOK, by Bruce Weber, FINE, SCARCE' Description "THE ANDY BOOK"Photography by Bruce WeberSCARCEPublished by Shotaro Okada, Tokyo, 1987Fashion and male model photographer Bruce Weber focused on small-town boxer Andy Minsker for this 1987 book, which was only published in Japan and is now very scarce. He later produced a documentary, "Broken Noses," in which Minsker starred, and he continued to photograph the boxer for five years afterward. From the Victoria & Albert Museum: "Bruce Weber is the best known exponent of a style of male glamour which was highly influential in the fashion world during the 1980's. Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld and Ralph Lauren have all employed his talents to define their brand image. Weber's chiseled  models are sexy yet innocent, sculptural but relaxed, and create an image of clean-cut, all-American athleticism. It is the human factor in Weber’s fashion images which is dominant, rather than the clothing; and his choice of models defines his style as much as his carefully controlled lighting." The book features text in English by Minsker himself, with a booklet containing the Japanese translation laid in, and it was designed by John Cheim.FINE, SCARCE FIRST EDITION. The Andy Book is a softcover book with pictorial dust jacket (images on front, back, and flaps), measuring 12 x 9.5 inches and containing numerous black-and-white reproductions. Top Choice Books offers a fine copy (slight stain on front cover and light soiling around the perimeter) of this very rare Weber study, necessary for any collector or fan of the photographer's work.PAYMENT DETAILS   Please use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping costs for US addresses   International shipping is available   I will only accept PayPal, personal checks, and money orders (bank, post office).  Payment MUST be received within three business days of the purchase, or the item will be re-listed unless other arrangements have been approved. I will ship by USPS Priority/Express Mail, or FedEx, with REQUIRED shipping Insurance, and Delivery/Signature Confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the auction.   International purchases are welcome. I will ONLY ship by USPS Express/Priority Service or FedEx International Service, which have on-line tracking and some insurance, however, the shipment will be fully insured. Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or duty associated with this purchase. UNDERSTAND that there is no warranty for international shipments once the package leaves the United States. Insurance is therefore required.   As always, if you have any questions about this item, or this auction, please contact me BEFORE you purchase this item. All sales are final unless tracking and/or full insurance is purchased. Place a Bid!