{"product_id":"once-pictures-and-stories","title":"Once: Pictures and Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst American Edition, 2010. 272 pages. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBook measures 6 x 8 inches. Thick French-fold wrappers. Includes 137 duotone and 88 color illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe texts and pictures in \u003cem\u003eOnce \u003c\/em\u003eweave ambiguous and moving narratives in fits of rhythmic prose and inventive imagery. Prefaced by Wenders' poetic meditations on the metaphysics of photography and film, \u003cem\u003eOnce\u003c\/em\u003e consists of short, autobiographical sketches relating Wenders' experiences–both meaningful and apparently trivial–on his trips across the world scouting locations for his films, as well as photographs taken during these excursions. The resulting book is at once travel diary, photo album, and a series of short films or short stories–revealing the views and sentiments of an auteur inspired by the poetry of the eye and the melody of speech. Fascinating and revelatory, \u003cem\u003eOnce \u003c\/em\u003egives us a unique look at the universe Wenders has created out of the hidden pieces of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCorners show very slight bumping. Minimal wear to wrappers. Binding is square and tight. Very Good+ condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bendowa Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933185687726,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/0149\/3166\/files\/Wim-Wenders-Once-1.jpg?v=1780355717","url":"https:\/\/bendowabooks.com\/products\/once-pictures-and-stories","provider":"Bendowa Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}