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Metinides began his career shooting photos of crime and disaster for La Prensa. Over the course of his life, he shot thousands of photos and was published in La Prensa, Alarma and Crimen.
He is sometimes compared to the American photographer Weegee for his stark depictions of the harsh realities of urban life.
The great pilgrimages of penance in Europe
Documenting in impressive black and white photographs penitents at different sacred palces in Europe; with a preface by Abram de Swaan.
First edition hardcover of only 10 copies! This is number 5. This book is signed and numbered by Marrie Bot.
signed by author
Photo typo language. The power plant is presented as a metaphorical palace from the tale "thousand and one nights." The photo is part of a total of graphic design. Charts are in separate sections on different paper. The text was is set in Gill and Goudy.
24 black/white photos and no text taken during the military revolt against president Allende of Chile, 1973. First book by Koen Wessing. Parr/ Badger I, p.229