This is the first in the series of artists' books produced under Valentine New York. Hugh Bell's Limited books is forwarded by Nuit Banai and Michael Valentine.

Hugh Bell, born in Harlem, New York, 1927, has lived and continues to operate his photographic studio in the city. Bell, an alumni of New York university in 1952 graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Cinematic Art. he worked with Documentatry Filmmaker Richard Leacock, and television commercials while establishing his photographic studio in the West Village. Bell's photo "Hot Jazz" was selected by Edward Steichen for the historic "Family of Man" exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in 1955. Bell’s photos of everyday life of the Spaniards of Ibiza in the ‘50s captures a time and place of serenity and innocence that cannot be regained.

His images of jazz musicians honestly capture their personalities without compromise. This monograph celebrates the essence of a man who lived his life and worked walking Between the Raindrops.

Release Date: 3/17/06

Limited Edition Books
Edition 1500 – Three different covers
240 pages – 100 plates
Signed & numbered with certificate of authenticity
$250 each
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