The Paper Negative Bleak Beauty Stiff Illustrated cover no Dj as issued, a tiny bit of separation of the plastic covering to the cover about 12mm x 2mm otherwise the book is in excellent condition. The Paper Negative is autobiographical in nature, thinly disguised as fiction. The text, which weaves around the photographs, is the narrative of Christopher A. Leonne and describes life in the Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. Lyon is known for his photography and film; here he showcases his abilities as a storyteller.