{"product_id":"zhang-dali-a-second-history","title":"Zhang Dali: A Second History","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Edition, 2006. 240 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook measures 7.25 x 11.25 inches. French-fold wrappers. Signed by Zhang Dali on title page over his stamp. In his book \u003cem\u003eA Second History\u003c\/em\u003e, Beijing-based artist, Zhang Dali, examines the widespread use of photographic manipulation carried out by the Chinese government during the regime of Mao Tse-tung (1949–76). Using a compare and contrast format this artist book presents a chronological sequence of original, unmodified images together with their doctored doppelgängers which were manipulated in party-run, photo labs in the 50s, 60s and 70s for the Chinese propaganda market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery faint damp-staining to to top edge of text block near spine. This slightly affects front and back cover, though not noticeable to interior text. More so, it is visible from looking at the top of the text block while the book is closed. Minor, but worth mentioning. Binding is square and tight. Wrappers show faint rubbing and minimal wear to edges. Very Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bendowa Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48677933220014,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/0149\/3166\/files\/Zhang-Dali-A-Second-History.jpg?v=1785691469","url":"https:\/\/bendowabooks.com\/products\/zhang-dali-a-second-history","provider":"Bendowa Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}