Taking shots : the photography of William S. Burroughs /

Renowned and highly regarded for his experiments with literature, painting, film and music, William S. Burroughs was also a prolific photographer. However, his photographic work, consisting of several thousand images, has so far received litte critical attention or sustained public exposure. This bo...

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Main Authors:	Sears, John, 1965- (Author), Allmer, Patricia (Author)
Other Authors:	Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997, Miles, Barry, 1958- (Contributor), Laxton, Susan (Contributor), Brittain, David (Contributor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Munich ; New York : Prestel, [2014]
Subjects:	Burroughs, William S., > 1914-1997 > Exhibitions. Vernacular photography. Burroughs, William S., > 1914-1997.

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Summary:	Renowned and highly regarded for his experiments with literature, painting, film and music, William S. Burroughs was also a prolific photographer. However, his photographic work, consisting of several thousand images, has so far received litte critical attention or sustained public exposure. This book reproduces many unseen photographs and offers insights into his photographic practices.
Item Description:	Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at The Photographers' Gallery, London, January 17th-April 6th, 2014.
Physical Description:	159 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9783791348797 (hbk.) 3791348795 (hbk.)