Procession — Book by Giancarlo D'Agostaro

Procession, photographed over the 2023 Carnival season, sets the stage for the performer and allows the viewer to follow the act as it passes. The series leads us straight through the endless, ancient worlds of human drama that is Carnival. We love this work and are happy to offer the book in store. It's an appropriately stunning limited-edition volume designed by G. D'Agostaro and Erik Kiesewetter

The tradition of carnival dates back thousands of years to Pagan and Roman celebrations of spring and fertility. It wasn't until Christianity arrived in Rome that carnival became a prelude to Lent- the Catholic observance of fasting and penance.

The current form of Carnival in New Orleans, dating back to the early 1800's, allows the spectator to see the tradition as a form of street theatre, composed of performers and their audience. Procession, photographed over the 2023 Carnival season, sets the stage for the performer and allows the viewer to follow the act as it passes.

Edition of 73. 9x12 inches.
31 Pages, 19 B&W digital printed images.
Coil bound with screen printed, debossed cover.
Assembled and bound by hand in New Orleans
Designed by Giancarlo D'Agostaro and Erik Kiesewetter

$5 from every purchase will be donated to The Roots of Music Organization

Now available in store at 1101 First St.