Mathers, Michael. Riding the Rails by Michael Mathers. Documentary photography book. Untitled (Friends of Photography) this is an essential work

this is an essential work on one of the most influential of 20th century photographers

using the tactile layers of paint and ink to further explore his signature metaphysical themes of dreams

is a homecoming document of staggering intensity

Dust jacket with new protector has shallow indentations

Mathers, Michael. Riding the Rails by Michael Mathers. Documentary photography book. Untitled (Friends of Photography) this is an essential workGambit, 1973. First edition (later reprinted), ex library hardcover with protected dust jacket. Photographs of and statements by homeless railroad tramps who ride the rails, with autobiographical text by Mathers who road the rails with them. Excellent example of documentary photography of wanderers. Tape stains on book where former dust jacket protector attached, lacking rear flyleaf, dust jacket very good with spine label. Front flap of dust jacket