Hubert's Freaks The Rare-Book Dealer, the Times Square Talker, and the Lost Photos of Diane Arbus |
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| Author:
| Gibson, Gregory |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4379-7370-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.00 |
Book Description:
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Bob Langmuir is an obsessive dealer makes the discovery of a lifetime when he chances upon a trove of never-before-seen prints by the legendary Diane Arbus. The trunk he purchases holds the archive of a mid-century Times Square freak show called Hubert¿s that Arbus frequented. Bob¿s ensuing adventure -- filled with bizarre coincidences -- turns into a roller-coaster ride that takes him from the fringes of the memorabilia business to Sotheby¿s, and from the exhibits of a run-down times...
More DescriptionBob Langmuir is an obsessive dealer makes the discovery of a lifetime when he chances upon a trove of never-before-seen prints by the legendary Diane Arbus. The trunk he purchases holds the archive of a mid-century Times Square freak show called Hubert¿s that Arbus frequented. Bob¿s ensuing adventure -- filled with bizarre coincidences -- turns into a roller-coaster ride that takes him from the fringes of the memorabilia business to Sotheby¿s, and from the exhibits of a run-down times Square freak show to the curator¿s office of the Met. Museum. Will the photos be authenticated? How will the Arbus estate react? Most important, can Bob, who has seen more than a few promising deals head south, finally make his one big score? Photos.