14 Stunning Portraits From Dance Icon Louis Falco’s New Book

Here's Your First Look at 'Photos By Falco'

Falco Estate Archivist Alan Sener has combed through over 14,000 negatives from the archives of dancer/choreographer Louis Falco to complete this book, Photos By Falco.

"Though tragically taken too soon in the early 90s due to AIDs, the iconic American filmmaker Hal Hartley has assembled a celebration of his work through his Elboro Press," the press release reads. This 308-page black and white hardcover book boasts 152 photographs and "offers both an introduction to this singular figure" and "is both an extension of his choreography, and an intimate study of the dance communities he fostered."

Earlier this year, Sener put a Kickstarter together to publish the book and surpassed its goal in its first few days. The project was personal for him. "As a budding young dancer in the early 1970’s, I first saw an image of Louis Falco on a big black and white poster," Sener tells PRIDE. "He was already a dance world icon, and to many an idol. Then when I eventually joined his company, he became my boss, my choreographer, my mentor. But through the years, serving as his assistant, he also became my friend, a brother, an advisor and even a father figure of sorts. And now, looking back, I would have to say that in this lifetime, Louis Falco was my hero." 

The book is estimated to come out in May of this year. Scroll down to see a few images.