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Author: [BYU] [Mormon Photographer]Taylor, Randy G. [Nelson B. Wadsworth]
Title: Photo Press Book of Current Events from 1977 [with] Typed Letter Signed
Publication: Provo: N.p., 1978
Description: 31x23cm, [20]ff. Consists or 29 original photographs with clipped, typewritten captions for most, opposite the images. Each photo is on 25x20.5cm paper, the images ranging from 12-18cm x 14-18cm. The photos and captions are housed in a bound album with black plastic covers and a printed paper label. Near fine condition with some residue and staining to the verso of a few photographs.
One of a kind photo press book from Randy G. Taylor, then a student at BYU, presented to his mentor, professor, and prominent photojournalist, Nelson B. Wadsworth (1930-). This hand constructed book consists of original images from 1977 ranging from Taylor's time doing freelance work in Paris to photographs on campus in Provo. Photographs range from grim scenes of protest to the BYU football team to the Utah State mental hospital and much in between. As described in the captions, Taylor began work as a professional for the Associated Press the following year. He also sold images to Time Magazine, People Weekly, Sports Illustrated, and others. His most famous coverage was of the Gary Gilmore affair in Utah.
Seller ID: 5300
Subject: Art & Photography, Ephemera, Manuscript, Religion and Spirituality