Carl De Keyzer — Trinity

Bern: Benteli. First edition, first printing. 152 pp., 24,5x30,5. Condition: As New. With dust jacket. Trinity is a significant work by Magnum photographer Carl de Keyzer, structured as a triptych that examines the omnipresence of power and its associated violence. The title evokes both classical imagery of supreme power and modern historical references, such as the Manhattan Project's code name. The book is organized into three probing themes: 'Tableaux d'Histoire', 'Tableaux de Guerre', and 'Tableaux Politiques'. These sections explore the theatrical nature of power since time immemorial, violence as a timeless phenomenon presented through an aesthetic of the sublime, and the behind-the-scenes mechanics of political influence, including lobbying and backroom negotiations. The work features 100 color plates and includes texts by Peter De Graeve, Lieven De Cauter, and Katharine Derderian.