Brasil Festa Popular

Frade, Cascia et al. Brasil Festa Popular. Rio de Janeiro: Livroarte Editora, 1980. First edition. Folio. 209 (4)pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over brown cloth with embossed illustration on cover, black lettering on spine. Comprehensive documentation of Brazilian folklore festivals with texts by Cascia Frade, Domingos Vieira Filho, Lena Frias, Maria de Lourdes Borges Ribeiro, Paul Lody and Vicente Salles. Profusely illustrated with extraordinary color and b/w of artwork and the photographs of Marcel Gautherot, Walter Frimo and Camara Tres. Some of the photographs have been released for this publication by the Agencia JB. Amongst other things Marcel Gautherot is known for having photographed every step of the construction of the city of Brasilia. Detailed 4 page resume describing the “Project Portinari” laid in. Text in Portuguese. DJ light wear along edges, light creasing and a few small chips and light soiling on back cover. Spine of binding somewhat sunned. Inscription on free front endpaper. Starting at pages 97 and 129. DJ, binding and interior in overall good condition. g. Hardcover. (39415) $95