When it first appeared in 1971, Larry Clark's groundbreaking book Tulsa sparked immediate controversy across the nation. Its graphic depictions of sex, violence, and drug abuse in the youth culture of Oklahoma were acclaimed by critics for stripping bare the myth that Middle America had been immune to the social convulsions that rocked America in the 1960s. The raw, haunting images taken in 1963, 1968, and 1971 document a youth culture progressively overwhelmed by self-destruction -- and are as moving and disturbing today ...
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When it first appeared in 1971, Larry Clark's groundbreaking book Tulsa sparked immediate controversy across the nation. Its graphic depictions of sex, violence, and drug abuse in the youth culture of Oklahoma were acclaimed by critics for stripping bare the myth that Middle America had been immune to the social convulsions that rocked America in the 1960s. The raw, haunting images taken in 1963, 1968, and 1971 document a youth culture progressively overwhelmed by self-destruction -- and are as moving and disturbing today as when they first appeared. Originally published in a limited paperback version and republished in 1983 as a limited hardcover edition commissioned by the author, rare-book dealers sell copies of this book for more than a thousand dollars. Now in both hardcover and paperback editions from Grove Press, this seminal work of photographic art and social history is once again available to the general public.
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Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $11.00, good condition, Sold by Patrico Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Apollo Beach, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $35.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $115.50, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
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VG+/VG+ Ex art library copy in mylar. Small label on back DJ upper right, small label front dj lower left, two very small stamps. Otherwise quite nice and clean and fresh. Black cloth boards with silver stamped lettering on spine, black, BW-photographic dust jacket with black lettering. 61 pp. Mainly comprised of BW photographs. Originally published in 1971 in paperback, self-published by Clark in hardcover in 1979 and then printed by Grove Press in 1980. Shocking to this day, this collection of photographs features young drug addicts and criminals against the backdrop of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $175.00, Sold by Ira Joel Haber rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
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A pristine unread copy of the first Grove Press Edition and printing of Larry Clark's landmark book on the underbelly of American. Drugs, sex and rock n roll have never been more dramatically shown than the photos in this book. Originally published in 1971. Laid in is a small 28pg. giveaway catalog from a large exhibition of Clark's that was held at the International Center of Photography in NYC in 2005 includes essays and photos This alone is a rare Larry Clark item. Sold as a collection only.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $225.00, like new condition, Sold by Moe's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $250.00, very good condition, Sold by Second Story Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
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Book. Quarto; Unpaginated; VG/VG; Black spine with white lettering; Jacket protected by mylar cover; Jacket has minimal shelf wear; Black cloth boards have slight wear at the upper edge; Binding tight; Interior clean. Shelved case 11. 1359159. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $250.00, very good condition, Sold by Alphaville Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hyattsville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Grove Press.
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Very Good+ Signed by Author SIGNED BY LARRY CLARK. Very light bump at rear bottom right. SIGNED BY CLARK at front flyleaf. A clean and bright copy. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. International Priority Air Mail shipping available for this item.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $250.00, very good condition, Sold by Exquisite Corpse Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Self published by the Artist.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Unpaginated (62 pages) with 49 black and white photographs. Previous owner's name written in pen on the third page opposite the title page. Some chipping, rubbing and wear to the dustcover edge with several one inch tears along the head and base of the spine now protected with a Mylar cover. First published in paperback in 1971 this is the first hardcover edition from 1979. This edition was bound up by and released by Clark.
Add this copy of Tulsa to cart. $300.00, very good condition, Sold by Moe's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Lustrum Press.
Clark's photographs shattered my perceptions of the American Golden Age. As an outsider (an Australian) this era appeared to be a homogenous time of prosperity, upward mobility and social cohesion. "Tulsa" is a superb counter to this and allows you to explore the complexity of the period and American culture. A fantastic book.
