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Rineke Dijkstra: The Louisiana Book
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Collector 56.6 · Deal 53.8
Avg $259.54 · Low $131.76 · Listings 2
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Rineke Dijkstra: The Louisiana Book

Collector Grade · C+ Rarity · Common Deal · Fair Confidence · Low
Hardcover English 328 pages 32.5 x 25.2 x 3.3 cm 2.18 kg

Market Score Summary

Rarity 67.2/100 · Collector 56.57/100 · Deal 53.8/100 · Listings: 2 · Avg price: $259.54 · Min price: $131.76

Description

Published by Koenig Books in 2018, “The Louisiana Book” is a comprehensive retrospective of Dutch photographer Rineke Dijkstra’s profound career. Best known for her large-scale, stark portraits of individuals in transition—from preadolescent bathers on the beach to new mothers and soldiers—Dijkstra utilizes a slow, 4×5 field camera to create an intimate space for human interaction. This 328-page volume introduces her complete oeuvre chronologically through easy-to-read essays by scholars like Poul Erik Tøjner and Thomas Weski. The book chronicles her artistic development and technical working methods, providing an essential context for her ability to capture universal humanity through the extreme particularity of her sitters’ body language and expressions.

Reviews & Articles

Book of the Week: A Pick by Laura M. André

Laura M. André selects The Louisiana Book by Rineke Dijkstra as the Book of the Week. Published in 2017 by the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and Koenig Books, this retrospective catalogue features comprehensive images from Dijkstra’s notable series, including stills from her videos. The book includes insightful essays and reference texts, making it an essential resource for understanding this historically significant artist. André highlights the uniqueness of Dijkstra’s portraiture, which captures transitions and is supported by her unmatched technique and rigor developed over nearly three decades. Read Article