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Published References"Bill Owens: Leisure," fotofolio, 2004, p. 95
DimensionsSheet: 10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in. (27.8 x 35.2 cm)
Image: 9 3/16 x 11 11/16 in. (23.3 x 29.7 cm)
Accession Number 2024.128
Classificationsphotograph
InscriptionsBill Owens (verso l,r graphite) L95 (verso l,r graphite)
Edition1/15
Portfolio/Series"Leisure" series
Marks© BILL OWENS EDITION 15/3AP NUMBER 1 PRINTED 1999 (verso l,r stamp and graphite)
I read every chance I get. Janet Owens, 268 Yosemite Drive, Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Karate is a highly competitive sport, like tennis or boxing. It’s on one. For $30 a month a kid can get some good mental and physical training. He can learn coordination, balance, timing and self-defense. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1974, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
For his fifth birthday I took my son Max and his six friends to the Ringling Brothers circus at the Oakland Coliseum. It was all I could do to keep them under control and not lose anyone in the crowd. As party favors I bought each of them batter-powered plastic swords with flame blades and dragons on the handles. It was easy to find them as the sword blades glowed in the dark. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1973, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
I have to keep in shape. It’s hard work being a realtor. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1974, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Everywhere we go we challenge the local high school team to a game. We let them win. It’s all for charity. Points don’t count unless you shoot from the back of the donkey. Donkeys are dumb and uncooperative, and they really hate to move. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Lake Del Val, Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1977, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
On weekends we camp and ride dirt bikes. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1977, printed 2005
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1973, printed 2004
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
For my husband’s 84th birthday I bought him the girl in the cake. He was thrilled to death and we were afraid he might have another heart attack. San Ramon Country Club, San Ramon, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1974, printed 2005
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
House and tidy lawn, Livermore, California, from the "Suburbia" series
Bill Owens
c. 1970, printed 2002
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Being a broker is the old "buy'em low, sell 'em high game. After the one o'clock bell, brokers have fifteen minutes to close their market orders. This is done by shouting your bids and positioning your hands. Palms out means sell, palms in means buy. I can assure you it's a fun game to win. San Francisco, California, from the "Working" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 2006
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Forks and checks, Tri-Valley area, Northern California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
ca. 1975, printed later
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Hornets football, Tri-Valley area, Northern California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
ca. 1975, printed later