First edition of Tyre Choice by Gerry Johansson (2017)

First impression, from a limited run of 400 numbered copies.

Signed by Gerry Johansson to title page. Numbered 52/ 400 on inside of front cover. 

Medium format hardback in fine condition. Due to the matte nature of the cover, there is minor scuffing to the cover boards. No other markings. Pages clean, binding firm.

24.5 x 30.5 cm

36 pages. 24 duotone plates.

Text written by Robert Petersson

About

Tyre Choice [taɪə tʃɔɪs] is a term mostly used in the world of motor racing. To make the right tyre choice for the circumstances – at the right time – is essential for success. It can make the difference between winning and being lapped by the winner.

Choosing Tyres [chü-ziŋ tʃɔɪs] choosing the ‘right’ tyres. Different tyres can be right for different purposes. For instance, the American artist Robert Rauschenberg choose a high profile cross-ply tyre to fit around a goat in his installation “Monogram” from 1955–1959.

Getting Tyred [gä-tən tajɚd] having the tyres fitted by someone else. If “tire”, the American spelling of tyre, beware of misunderstanding.

Photographs made between 1962 and 2016 in Sweden, Mongolia, USA, Japan, Spain and Germany.