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My Cavafy - Stathis Orphanos, Constantine Cavafy First Edition, 2006

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First Edition, published by Sylvester & Orphanos, Los Angeles, 2006. Prefaced by Gore Vidal, this volume sets the beautiful and yearning, intimate, black and white erotic photographs of Stathis Orphanos alongside the sensual poems of Constantine Cavafy for a perfect, evocative pairing of two immensely important figures of Greek culture in the 20th century. Hardback in publisher's original dust jacket. Around 60 pages, finely illustrated in black and white throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2006
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102335508042
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