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Prager’s critically acclaimed work is introduced here, spanning a decade of photographic work and five films. 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Supported by an international exhibition schedule, and including an in-depth interview with Alex Prager by Nathalie Herschdorfer and supplementary essays by the curators of renowned museums and galleries, this book will be an essential addition to the collection of anyone who has followed Prager’s career and all with an interest in and appreciation of contemporary art.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51319004954897,"sku":"GOR011295235","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0500544972.jpg?v=1769680429"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/author-books-by-alex-prager.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}