Scalo, 1997. Hardcover. 254 pp. 31,5 x 24,5 cm. Text in English. Used. VG · Minor signs of wear. Includes tipped in advertisement card. Love, love, love this cover. Jill and Polly in the bathroom with their pink dressing gowns <3 Theater of Manners by Tina Barney is a standout in the realm of super photography books, offering a stunning visual exploration of the lives of America’s upper class. Barney’s large-scale, intimate portraits capture moments of everyday life with an air of formality and tension, creating a fascinating juxtaposition between elegance and vulnerability. Her meticulous attention to detail and the cinematic quality of her work make this book a must-have, as it documents the nuanced performances of social rituals and relationships within these refined yet complex worlds.