First edition of Buzzing at the Sill by Peter Van Agtmael (2016). Small format hardback in fine condition. Please note the slight bump on the top corner of the backboard and a very slight toning to the extremities of some pages. The title page is also signed by the artist. Please see photos for reference. About Buzzing at the Sill is Peter van Agtmael’s exploration of the United States in the shadow of the post 9/11 wars. A sequel to his critically acclaimed Disco Night Sept. 11, it begins on a dusk flight over an anonymous landscape, moving unsentimental- and sometimes surreally- into images of race, class, war, memory, torture, nationalism, family, and place. The images have a troubled beauty that avoids polemic and cliche. Short texts throughout explore the experiences that led to this distinct vision. In the back, a text booklet folds seamlessly out to further describe the context behind the images- revealing hidden history, personal stories, and detailed background.
