Marvin Koner Archive – FAQs
The Marvin Koner Archive preserves, displays, and presents for sale the work of mid-century American photojournalist Marvin Koner. Produced from original photographic materials and issued in documented limited editions, the prints serve as lasting records of the people, places, and cultural moments that shaped the twentieth century.
About the Archive
Who was Marvin Koner?
For nearly four decades, American photojournalist Marvin Koner, traveled the world capturing the people, places and personalities that shaped the latter half of the 20th century. Koner photographed dozens of cultural icons including Miles Davis, Johnny Cash, Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Mead, and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as photographic essays across the United States and Europe.
His photographs are held in the permanent collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the International Center of Photography.
Koner’s work originally appeared in Life, Fortune, LOOK, Redbook, McCall’s, Pageant, and Esquire magazines.
What is the Marvin Koner Archive?
The Marvin Koner Archive is a family-managed collection of Koner’s photographic work. It preserves original materials and makes selected images available for purchase as limited-edition archival prints. Etsy serves as the catalog and transaction platform for the Archive: etsy.com/shop/marvinkonerarchive
How is the Marvin Koner Archive connected to the hunger relief nonprofit Family-to-Family?
Profits from the Marvin Koner Archive’s sales support Family-to-Family, a hunger relief non-profit founded by Marvin Koner’s daughter, Pam Koner. Family-to-Family connects American families with “more” directly with families in need, providing long-term, person-to-person support.
Prints & Production
How are the prints produced?
Prints are made to order using archival pigment printing from Marvin Koner’s original photographic materials, which include his original slides and negatives.
Are the prints limited edition?
Yes. Each photograph is produced as a limited edition of 40 prints total. All sizes count toward the same edition.
Are the prints signed?
No, because they are produced after the photographer’s lifetime. Instead, Pam Koner, the photographer’s daughter, signs each certificate of authenticity, which also documents the print’s edition information.
What materials are used?
Prints are produced using archival pigment printing on baryta paper (such as Canson Baryta Prestige II or similar), selected for long-term stability.
Are the prints framed?
Prints are sold unframed.
Are custom sizes available?
Custom sizes may be available by request and are subject to review, as significant changes in aspect ratio may not be suitable for every image.
Please contact info@marvinkonerarchive.com for approval and details.
Care & Handling
How should the prints be cared for?
Handle with clean hands and frame using archival materials. Avoid direct sunlight, humidity, and extreme temperatures.
Purchasing, Licensing & Policies
Where can I purchase prints?
Prints are available through the Marvin Koner Archive Etsy shop, which serves as the catalog and transaction platform: etsy.com/shop/marvinkonerarchive
Do you offer image licensing?
Image licensing is handled through Getty Images. For licensing inquiries, please visit: gettyimages.com
What is your return policy?
Prints are made to order. Returns may be accepted for damaged items or production errors. Please contact info@marvinkonerarchive.com with any concerns.
Contact
How can I get in touch?
For customer service, gallery inquiries, or press inquiries, please contact: info@marvinkonerarchive.com
