JOCK STURGES SIGNED 1ST ED THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER & ALSO COVER MODEL SIGNED
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:16302720 | Modified Item: No |
| Signed by: JOCK STURGES & MARINE SPINASSE | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Autograph Authentication: HISTORY MAKERS AUTOGRAPHS | Profession: PHOTOGRAPHER |
JOCK STURGES SIGNED 1ST ED, "Jock Sturges, To Vincent! San Francisco, June 4, 1992", Aperture Foundation, New York, his first photography book, THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER, and also signed by Marine Spinasse the subject on the front cover photo. The book consists of 60 black and white images of both children and adults, many of which show nudity. Many of the photos were taken at nude beaches in France, including the image on the front cover, which is of a girl named M...arine, who would later also appear on the cover of Sturges 2000 book, Jock Sturges: New Work 1996–2000. This copy is also signed by Marine Spinasse on a blank page next to her photo. In good condition with minor scrapes on cover jacket, small tear at top edge.There was a favorable review of the book in The New York Observer, stating: "The result of this long-term, communal effort is one of the most clear-eyed, responsible investigations of puberty and the emergence of sexuality in the medium's history, making a metaphor of the metamorphosis from child to adult."ATTEMPTED CENSORSHIP: In 1998 Barnes & Noble was indicted on child pornography charges in the US states of Alabama and Tennessee for selling The Last Day of Summer and Radiant Identities by Sturges. Then talk-show host Randall Terry has been credited with causing the prosecution. The charges were dropped in Tennessee after Barnes and Noble's agreed to move the books to an area that was less accessible to children. The indictment in Alabama was dismissed by state officials after it was determined the books did not violate state law. The publicity from Randall Terry's efforts was linked to an increase in sales of the book.When questioned regarding the prosecution, Sturges stated it would waste taxpayers' money, as the photographs "are not done flirtatiously" and have been displayed in major museums. Sturges responded to the indictment labeling the books as "obscene material containing visual reproduction of persons under 17 years of age involved in obscene acts" by stating "This is pretty chilling language because, in fact, the people in my pictures are not engaged in any acts at all. They are living in contexts that are naturist, which is to say that when it's warm and people feel like it, they don't wear clothes". #11327 Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This isour 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and noware totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to longstanding collections, great starting points for new collectors looking fortrusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that specialperson in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list.Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongestguarantees available by any dealer. Weunconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, withouttime limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearlystating this guarantee.International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Thesecharges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country'scustoms office to determine what these additional costs will be prior tobidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them foradditional shipping charges.
