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Based in Bilbao and run by Sören Schuhmacher
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Rare Book Dealer & Publisher
Based in Bilbao and run by Sören Schuhmacher
Latest catalog on #chrismarker
https://chunkingbooks.com
In 2021, Comme des Garçons worked with Chris Marker’s archive to create limited-edition catalogs and installations in NYC and London. Curated by Rei Kawakubo, the project wove together Marker’s photography, films, and text, drawing from the Cinémathèque française and his Staring Back exhibition.
January 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In 2021, Comme des Garçons worked with Chris Marker’s archive to create limited-edition catalogs and installations in NYC and London. Curated by Rei Kawakubo, the project wove together Marker’s photography, films, and text, drawing from the Cinémathèque française and his Staring Back exhibition.
The July 1960 issue of DU Magazine is dedicated to Jean Cocteau. For me, it feels like an early take on yellow press home stories—intimate glimpses with a touch of flair. What really draws me in is the assemblage of images on his desk, especially the many photos of Picasso.
December 3, 2024 at 2:52 PM
The July 1960 issue of DU Magazine is dedicated to Jean Cocteau. For me, it feels like an early take on yellow press home stories—intimate glimpses with a touch of flair. What really draws me in is the assemblage of images on his desk, especially the many photos of Picasso.
Luigi Ghirri's Omaggio a (Homage to) Walter Benjamin, was published in 1989 in the Italian design and architecture magazine Ottagono.
The portfolio consists of sixteen plates of twenty-five color photographs of Paris taken between 1972 and 1987, edited and designed by Ghirri himself.
The portfolio consists of sixteen plates of twenty-five color photographs of Paris taken between 1972 and 1987, edited and designed by Ghirri himself.
November 29, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Luigi Ghirri's Omaggio a (Homage to) Walter Benjamin, was published in 1989 in the Italian design and architecture magazine Ottagono.
The portfolio consists of sixteen plates of twenty-five color photographs of Paris taken between 1972 and 1987, edited and designed by Ghirri himself.
The portfolio consists of sixteen plates of twenty-five color photographs of Paris taken between 1972 and 1987, edited and designed by Ghirri himself.
Exciting find. This 1973 Fernsehfibel is packed with 64 interactive boards. Designed for use in preschools, schools, and homes, these sheets aim to promote a changed use of the television medium and to critically engage with it.
November 28, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Exciting find. This 1973 Fernsehfibel is packed with 64 interactive boards. Designed for use in preschools, schools, and homes, these sheets aim to promote a changed use of the television medium and to critically engage with it.
Tanaquil Le Clercq, one of the great 20th-century ballerinas, published this whimsical book in 1964 after polio ended her career. It tells the story of Mourka, her lively cat, through her witty writing and photos by Martha Swope, the renowned photographer of the New York City Ballet.
November 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Tanaquil Le Clercq, one of the great 20th-century ballerinas, published this whimsical book in 1964 after polio ended her career. It tells the story of Mourka, her lively cat, through her witty writing and photos by Martha Swope, the renowned photographer of the New York City Ballet.
Totally agree! A monograph on Marker’s editorial work would be amazing. His Regards Neufs contributions showcase his skill as writer, editor, and designer. Add to this his iconic Petite Planète series, and there’s so much to explore. His archive still holds countless untapped treasures!
November 24, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Totally agree! A monograph on Marker’s editorial work would be amazing. His Regards Neufs contributions showcase his skill as writer, editor, and designer. Add to this his iconic Petite Planète series, and there’s so much to explore. His archive still holds countless untapped treasures!
In 1955, Chris Marker and Juliette Caputo co-edited a stunning book on Fellini’s La Strada for Éditions du Seuil, blending film stills, illustrations, and text. It features essays by André Bazin and interviews with Giulietta Masina and Fellini.
November 23, 2024 at 1:22 PM
In 1955, Chris Marker and Juliette Caputo co-edited a stunning book on Fellini’s La Strada for Éditions du Seuil, blending film stills, illustrations, and text. It features essays by André Bazin and interviews with Giulietta Masina and Fellini.
Bringing statues back to life with the help of "Statues Also Die" by Alain Resnais and Chris Marker and "African folktales & sculpture" from the Bollingen series with photos by Walker Evans and Eliot Elisofon.
November 22, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Bringing statues back to life with the help of "Statues Also Die" by Alain Resnais and Chris Marker and "African folktales & sculpture" from the Bollingen series with photos by Walker Evans and Eliot Elisofon.
In 1972, John Berger won the Booker Prize, donating half to the British Black Panthers and using the rest to create A Seventh Man with Jean Mohr. This genre-defying book tells migrant workers’ stories through independent words and images. Nearly 50 years on, it remains a vital call for solidarity.
November 15, 2024 at 1:56 PM
In 1972, John Berger won the Booker Prize, donating half to the British Black Panthers and using the rest to create A Seventh Man with Jean Mohr. This genre-defying book tells migrant workers’ stories through independent words and images. Nearly 50 years on, it remains a vital call for solidarity.
The Fall/Winter 1946-1947 issue of Twice a Year, published shortly after Alfred Stieglitz’s death, was dedicated to his memory. Reflecting the post-World War II context, this issue featured Stieglitz’s Equivalents cloud photograph, symbolizing a quest for human transcendence amid the atomic age.
September 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM
The Fall/Winter 1946-1947 issue of Twice a Year, published shortly after Alfred Stieglitz’s death, was dedicated to his memory. Reflecting the post-World War II context, this issue featured Stieglitz’s Equivalents cloud photograph, symbolizing a quest for human transcendence amid the atomic age.
In the late 1920s, Masanao Abe built an observatory overlooking Mt. Fuji and spent fifteen years recording its clouds. His innovative use of film and photography visualized air currents, blending scientific inquiry with the tradition of depicting mountains and clouds.
August 21, 2024 at 6:54 AM
In the late 1920s, Masanao Abe built an observatory overlooking Mt. Fuji and spent fifteen years recording its clouds. His innovative use of film and photography visualized air currents, blending scientific inquiry with the tradition of depicting mountains and clouds.
Festival Film N.16: Cléo de 5 à 7. Cinéroman. Paris: Editions Mondiales, 1962
August 19, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Festival Film N.16: Cléo de 5 à 7. Cinéroman. Paris: Editions Mondiales, 1962
Maps taken from Chris Marker‘s Petite Planète series
August 15, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Maps taken from Chris Marker‘s Petite Planète series
4. Frédéric Chopin from two different time periods.
5. Leo Tolstoi.
6. Babette Br., an 81-year-old worker, alongside Viktoria M., a 77-year-old lady of society.
5. Leo Tolstoi.
6. Babette Br., an 81-year-old worker, alongside Viktoria M., a 77-year-old lady of society.
August 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
4. Frédéric Chopin from two different time periods.
5. Leo Tolstoi.
6. Babette Br., an 81-year-old worker, alongside Viktoria M., a 77-year-old lady of society.
5. Leo Tolstoi.
6. Babette Br., an 81-year-old worker, alongside Viktoria M., a 77-year-old lady of society.
Wonderful little book from 1929 titled 'Hände und was sie bedeuten'
1. Unknown 27-year-old female illustrator.
2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, depicted at 58 years old.
3. Hands of Napoleon I and an unknown woman.
1. Unknown 27-year-old female illustrator.
2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, depicted at 58 years old.
3. Hands of Napoleon I and an unknown woman.
August 14, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Wonderful little book from 1929 titled 'Hände und was sie bedeuten'
1. Unknown 27-year-old female illustrator.
2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, depicted at 58 years old.
3. Hands of Napoleon I and an unknown woman.
1. Unknown 27-year-old female illustrator.
2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, depicted at 58 years old.
3. Hands of Napoleon I and an unknown woman.
Such a joy to listen to the latest podcast episode of University of Minnesota Press on Chris Marker’s early writings.
www.upress.umn.edu/978151791319...
www.upress.umn.edu/978151791319...
August 14, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Such a joy to listen to the latest podcast episode of University of Minnesota Press on Chris Marker’s early writings.
www.upress.umn.edu/978151791319...
www.upress.umn.edu/978151791319...
Just some months before her death, Maya Deren wrote a piece for Home Move Making Magazine in 1960 titled "Adventures in Creative Film Making", where she also talks about her tools and techniques…
November 7, 2023 at 1:31 PM
Just some months before her death, Maya Deren wrote a piece for Home Move Making Magazine in 1960 titled "Adventures in Creative Film Making", where she also talks about her tools and techniques…
Study guide for Chris Marker’s La Jetée, published by Janus Films. This guide is intended for use in junior and senior high school courses such as English, Social Studies, Humanities, Film Study, and Current History, suggesting its educational value.
November 6, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Study guide for Chris Marker’s La Jetée, published by Janus Films. This guide is intended for use in junior and senior high school courses such as English, Social Studies, Humanities, Film Study, and Current History, suggesting its educational value.
Chris Marker's novel Le Cœur Net won the Prix Orion in 1950, leading him to invest in a tape recorder that shaped his film career, like Cuba Si and Le Joli Mai. The story, set in Indochina, follows a pilot in a storm, as his loved ones await his return, weaving through their vibrant inner lives.
November 3, 2023 at 1:33 PM
Chris Marker's novel Le Cœur Net won the Prix Orion in 1950, leading him to invest in a tape recorder that shaped his film career, like Cuba Si and Le Joli Mai. The story, set in Indochina, follows a pilot in a storm, as his loved ones await his return, weaving through their vibrant inner lives.
What a mesmerizing self-portrait by Leonor Fini! It’s truly intriguing how Fini’s essence as a person resonated with artists like Agnès Varda, serving as inspiration for Cléo.
October 23, 2023 at 6:49 PM
What a mesmerizing self-portrait by Leonor Fini! It’s truly intriguing how Fini’s essence as a person resonated with artists like Agnès Varda, serving as inspiration for Cléo.
Starting the week with cataloging the wonderful zine "Filmwise 2: Maya Deren" from 1962, published by Cinema 16 Incorporated. An iconic tribute to experimental cinema and Deren's impactful legacy.
October 23, 2023 at 1:44 PM
Starting the week with cataloging the wonderful zine "Filmwise 2: Maya Deren" from 1962, published by Cinema 16 Incorporated. An iconic tribute to experimental cinema and Deren's impactful legacy.
This very rare edition of ATELIERS des Arts is completely devoted to Chantal Akerman’s work and includes incredibly detailed analysis of individual scenes, camera set-up, editing, and many essays and interviews with Chantal Akerman.
October 17, 2023 at 3:08 PM
This very rare edition of ATELIERS des Arts is completely devoted to Chantal Akerman’s work and includes incredibly detailed analysis of individual scenes, camera set-up, editing, and many essays and interviews with Chantal Akerman.