{"product_id":"sam-haskins-five-girls-1962-first-us-edition","title":"FIVE GIRLS","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eA landmark early photobook by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSam Haskins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eFive Girls\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a defining work in the evolution of fashion and figure photography during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eConceived while Haskins was living and working in Johannesburg, the project began as a personal exploration outside his commercial practice. Centered around five models, the book presents a sequence of images that move fluidly between clothed and unclothed studies emphasizing movement, personality, and visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eHaskins combines graphic composition, bold lighting, and cinematic pacing, constructing a body of work that feels both spontaneous and highly controlled. The images carry a sense of ease and collaboration, capturing moments that blur the line between performance and intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eA defining feature of the publication is its use of photogravure printing, producing exceptional tonal richness and subtle detail. This process elevates the work beyond documentation, positioning the book as a refined and highly collectible photographic object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eA foundational title in twentieth century photobook history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCrown Publishers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First US Edition (True First Printing)\u003cbr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Format Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 22 × 28 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine. Light general wear to dust jacket (very good condition), now protected in a removable archival sleeve. Slight toning to page edges; interior otherwise clean and binding firm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sam haskins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349476049184,"sku":"LI-SH-0000001","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/0202\/0128\/files\/sam-haskins-five-girls-front-cover-intermission.png?v=1773701658","url":"https:\/\/intermissionbooks.com\/products\/sam-haskins-five-girls-1962-first-us-edition","provider":"intermission books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}