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(PILDAS, AVE). Pildas, Ave, Father Amde Hamilton, & Ibarionex Perello. Los Angeles, CA: The Pildas / Green Foundation, I00260725. 2026. First Edition. 12 x 10 1/2", 4to. Cloth with Pictorial Pastedown. Photography Monograph. New/No Jacket - As Issued. 112pp, 97 color illustrations. Designed by Ave Pildas and Lauren Mitzelfelt. The first release from The Pildas / Green Foundation, “Africatown” by co-Founder Ave Pildas offers an intimate and joyful portrait of one of Los Angeles’ most culturally rich weekly gatherings: the Sunday African Market in Leimert Park. Built on friendship, trust, and community exchange, the project captures the people, stories, and spirit that make this space a vibrant celebration of life. "Ave Pildas' photographs capture the modern story of Leimert Park with a quiet intimacy that feels both honest and deeply respectful. He does not exoticize the people or the space, nor does he turn the scene into a spectacle. Instead, his photographs are grounded in presence, in relationship, and in a genuine attentiveness to the humanity of his subjects. The portraits feel collaborative rather than extractive, shaped by trust rather than observation from a distance.” A brand new copy of this spectacular new publication additionally SIGNED "Ave Pildas" in black ink at the front. 979-8-218-92814-8 Inventory Number: E00260725