From Romeo and Juliet to Sonny and Cher to Kermit and Miss Piggy, couples have always been part of the social landscape. In this poignant and nostalgic collection of found photographs, the timeless experience of falling in love is captured by photo booth snapshots, vacation candids, and wedding portraits cherished by lovers from long ago.Young and old, playful or passionate, these photographs make it abundantly clear that love is all around us. Intimate and romantic, Couples is a must-have for anyone who has ever been struck by Cupid''s arrows.

Autorentext
Roger Handy is a passionate collector and purveyor of art and artefacts. He is the author of Made in Japan: Transistor Radios of the 1950s and 1960s, featuring his collection of vintage radios and images from his snapshot collection appeared in the book Summer Vacation. He lives in Los Angeles. Karen Elsener, a native of Switzerland, is a designer and commercial artist. She lives in Los Angeles.

Zusammenfassung
From photo booth snapshots to vacation photos to wedding portraits, this work is a celebration of the intimate moments, soft kisses and knowing smiles shared between lovers from long ago.