Lot # 123 - Truth, Myth & Beauty: Three Iconic Books That Cross Time & Image

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Start Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 08-Oct-2025 9:02:00 PM
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A visually compelling trio of oversized books, each offering a distinct lens on history, media, and cultural storytelling:

The West: An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward and Dayton Duncan


  • Publisher: Little, Brown, 1996
  • Synopsis: The companion volume to the acclaimed PBS series by Ken Burns, this richly illustrated book traces the turbulent history of the American West—from early exploration to 20th-century transformation. Featuring over 400 images and firsthand accounts, it captures the myth, diversity, and drama of a region that shaped the nation’s identity.
The Commissar Vanishes: The Falsification of Photographs and Art in Stalin’s Russia by David King
  • Publisher: Metropolitan Books, 1997


  • Synopsis: A haunting visual archive of Soviet photo manipulation under Stalin. King documents how political figures were airbrushed from history, revealing the chilling power of propaganda and the fragility of truth.


Sports Illustrated: Knockouts – Five Decades of Swimsuit Photography by Rick Reilly and Steven Hoffman


  • Publisher: Sports Illustrated, 2001
  • Synopsis: A glossy retrospective of the iconic swimsuit issue, featuring legendary models, behind-the-scenes stories, and cultural commentary. This edition celebrates the evolution of beauty and media influence over fifty years.

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