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A landmark work of photo-journalism:
Philip Jones Griffiths' Vietnam Inc.

First edition, signed and inscribed

Philip Jones Griffiths: Vietnam, Inc., first edition

Vietnam is a "goldfish bowl where the values of American and Vietnamese can be observed, studied, and because of their contrasting nature, more easily appraised."

-Philip Jones Griffiths

GRIFFITHS, PHILIP JONES. Vietnam Inc. New York : Collier Books, 1971. Quarto, original photo-pictorial wrappers. $1000.

First edition, signed and inscribed by Griffiths. Vietnam Inc. played a crucial role in turning public opinion against the war and is one of the classic works of photo-journalism. Illustrated with reproductions of Griffiths 's vivid photographs of the war in Vietnam. Hasselblad 274. Spine creased, head lightly foxed, generally an excellent copy. Rare signed.

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