I'll try not to repeat what other reviewers have said or what the product is described as by the manufacturer. Regarding the version I received from Amazon: the cover sheath that the book comes in is black unlike the pink one in the photograph. The book is bound in blue silk (like the product photo). The signed print is well placed inside the front cover of the book. The reproduction is superb and the paper is exceptionally thick. The publisher, Phaidon, could have done a better job in packing the product in a larger shipping box, but mine arrived with no real damage to speak of.
It's a marvelous collection of McCurry's career thus far. The prints are so big at times you feel as if you are right behind the camera taking the photo with McCurry. Most photo books don't give you that sensation as the prints are often less than half the size of the ones found here. It's not as big as Helmet Newton's "SUMO" (full size version) or other offerings from Tachen like "GOAT", but in some ways it's better because it's big but not too big. Unlike some other massive photo books, you can sit down in a chair and leaf through it or lay it on a table or even the floor, which ever suits you best.
The fact that only 3300 of these books have been made and that it is signed by McCurry make it an obvious collectors item. It's worth it.
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Book Exactly as Described but paid for New and arrived damaged
My book was exactly as described, however we bought this book meant for our coffee table so truly a center of attention, especially the spine is what shows across the room - I was devastated when it arrived damaged. The inside packing was poor. This book is extremely, extremely heavy it really requires more care in packaging. I hate returning something, it's such a hassle but we really have to have this is new condition. There were also like scrape or line marks across the front.
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