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Odder Jobs: More Portraits of Unusual Occupations

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Odder Jobs: More Portraits of Unusual Occupations

by Nancy Rica Schiff

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Ten Speed Press, 4-01. first printing 2006. Hardback. Good. full number line book is an excellent shape small amount of minimal wear on the edges tear right bottom dust jacket has a purple cover see pictures dust jacket and clipped summary a collection of 65 brand-new gorgeous lifestage black white photo people performing their odd jobs and short descriptions of their work. From canine massage practitioner to competitive eater, there are real people who perform real jobs that most nine-to-fivers have never dreamed existed. In this satisfying follow-up to ODD JOBS, Nancy Rica Schiff brings these and many more peculiar professions to light, giving us a glimpse into a whole other world of work. Nancy's photographs perfectly capture the personalities of these working people who love their jobs, despite their oddities.A revealing collection of 65 brand-new gorgeously staged black-and-white portraits of real people performing their odd jobs, along with short descriptions of their work.ODD JOBS has sold more than 40,000 copies.ODD JOBS was selected to the New York Public Library's 2003 Teenage List and was nominated for a 2006 Teen Book Award in New Jersey.ReviewsThis awe-inspiring work is the perfect thing for starting conversations.U. Magazine First EditionDust Jacket - Good First Edition, First Printing (2006). Dust jacket - crinkled at top of spine. Some color loss at corners and spine from shelf wear. Pages - like new, clean,no inscription, no handwriting or marks..otprint, we also try to reuse packing materials whenever possible keeping them out of landfills sooner rather than later..Pictures included for your review – aid decision process--Ruth Reaser..LAXVespa Los Angeles /Culver City-sent media mail –- questions can be answered via customer service phone or customer emailing message services -gift delivery instructions-alternative expedited deliveries need to be requested & adjusted price wise...Odder Jobs: More Portraits of Unusual Occupations Humour Series Author Nancy Rica Schiff Editio n illustrated Publisher Ten Speed Press, 2006 ISBN 1580087493, 9781580087490 Length 135 pages


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NANCY RICA SCHIFF is a published and exhibited photographer based in New York City. She has been photographing odd jobs for more than 15 years. Visit www.nancyricaschiff.com

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Title
Odder Jobs: More Portraits of Unusual Occupations
Author
Nancy Rica Schiff
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Hardback
Book Condition
Used - Good
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Edition
first printing 2006
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
1580087493
ISBN 13
9781580087490
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Place of Publication
Berkeley, California, U.s.a.
Date Published
4-01
Keywords
Odder Jobs: More Portraits of Unusual Occupations Humour Series Author Nancy Rica Schiff Editio n illustrated Publisher Ten Speed Press, 2006 ISBN 1580087493, 9781580087490 Length 135 pages

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