Serious Humor is a limited-edition monograph featuring the work of photographer Michael Northrup. Spanning 20 years (1975–1995), the book brings together 65 images—32 in color and 33 in black and white—many previously unpublished. Northrup’s work blends graphic clarity, poetic wit, and a sharp sensitivity to the uncanny and quietly profound. The book concludes with a candid conversation between Northrup and publisher Pete Voelker, reflecting on photography, irony, and a lifelong creative practice.
Edition: First edition, 2025, Limited edition of 350
Specifications: Paper: 170gsm uncoated, Size: 213 × 159 mm, Page Count: 72 pages, Binding: Smyth sewn,
Lithography & Binding: England
Copyright: © Spotz Studios LLC, 2025
Identifiers:ISBN: 978-1-7378250-7-4, LCCN: 2025936450
Serious Humor is a limited-edition monograph featuring the work of photographer Michael Northrup. Spanning 20 years (1975–1995), the book brings together 65 images—32 in color and 33 in black and white—many previously unpublished. Northrup’s work blends graphic clarity, poetic wit, and a sharp sensitivity to the uncanny and quietly profound. The book concludes with a candid conversation between Northrup and publisher Pete Voelker, reflecting on photography, irony, and a lifelong creative practice.
Edition: First edition, 2025, Limited edition of 350
Specifications: Paper: 170gsm uncoated, Size: 213 × 159 mm, Page Count: 72 pages, Binding: Smyth sewn,
Lithography & Binding: England
Copyright: © Spotz Studios LLC, 2025
Identifiers:ISBN: 978-1-7378250-7-4, LCCN: 2025936450