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Looking Up Ben James: A Fable
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John Gossage: Looking Up Ben James, A Fable
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Looking Up Ben James: A Fable

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Fair Confidence · Low
Oversized Cloth Hardcover hardcover English 192 pages 37.1 x 29.7 x 2.8 cm 2.27 kg

Experimental Legacy Market Signal

Rarity 15.2/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 51.94/100 · Listings: 3 · Avg price: $90.37 · Min price: $44.75

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Description

Exploring visual narratives through a fable-like approach, Looking Up Ben James: A Fable by John Gossage presents a nuanced photographic journey that intertwines observation with storytelling. The imagery emphasizes perspective and subtle detail, inviting viewers to engage with the unfolding visual dialogue.

The book’s 192 pages, published by Steidl in 2016, extend beyond straightforward documentary photography, leveraging the form of a fable to suggest thematic layers open to interpretation. Gossage’s work here resides within a contemplative mood, emphasizing visual complexity and reflective engagement rather than explicit explanation.