New Book Chronicles Previously Unseen Photographs by William Eggleston
Published by David Zwirner Books.
David Zwirner has published a new book exploring previously unseen work by legendary American photographer, William Eggleston. Entitled The Outlands, Selected Works, the publication covers photographs taken between 1969 and 1974 — which laid the foundation for the themes and subject matter Eggleston would observe throughout his career.
Amongst his list of accomplishments, Eggleston is widely accredited for increasing recognition for color photography. Born and largely based in Memphis, Tennessee, Eggleston spotlights the ordinary — drive-through restaurants, muscle cars and the faces and places that make up the American South. His vibrant Kodachrome images and cinematic eye for capturing rather unassuming scenes continue to inspire generations of photographers and filmmakers.
“He takes very ordinary situations and can create very powerful pictures out of almost nothing,” noted Martin Parr, when discussing the hallmark of Eggleston’s practice. “And therefore he is not relying particularly on the ultimate decorative thing like a nice sunset — or the incredible nostalgia that you will often see in contemporary practice. I would say he is kind of beyond that if you would like, he is almost photographing on the gap of everything else,” Parr added.
William Eggleston: The Outlands, Selected Works is a softcover title that spans 224 pages, including 123 Kodachrome images. The book is accompanied by a literary, fictional text by the critically acclaimed author Rachel Kushner, along with a foreword by William Eggleston III. Purchase a copy at David Zwirner Books for $95 USD.
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