n.p.:n.p., [1980]. Johnson has utilized a b&w photo of "Ian Richardson as Jean-Paul Marat entering his bath" and has affixed a color photograph of a naked male torso viewed from behind while he stands in the woods. The position of the torso in the photograph mimics the position of Ian..... More
[Tucson]: Nazraeli Press, [2006]. Square 4to. Bound in flexible wood covers with white cloth spine. First edition, deluxe issue. One of 100 copies signed by Kenna with a signed, numbered, and matted original silver gelatin print enclosed in a folding chemise (the photo is mounted to the matte using corner..... More
Tokyo: Fiction, Inc., 1996. Hardbound in photo-illustrated boards and clear yellow acetate dust jacket. First edition. Photographs of edgy, pierced, gun-wielding, tattooed nudes from the NYC art and music scene. Published by a gallery as a way to get around the Japanese censors. Rubbing to edges of boards (as usual)..... More
NY: Grove, [1961]. Softbound (no hardbound issued). First edition. An important copy signed on the half-title by the following people who appeared in or were involved with the production: Robert Frank, Alfred Leslie, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky, David Amram, Larry Rivers, John Cohen (the still photographer for the film), and..... More
[NY: Beelzebub Books, 1959]. Second printing of this softcore men's magazine flagrantly exploiting the then current beatnik phenomena. Published as Beelzebub Books No. 1. "An uncensored, unexpurgated expose of the 'BEAT GENERATION'." Sensational articles on the Beat phenomenon such as "Shook-up Shebas and Be-Bop Babes" and "Beat Broads Curiously Cavort."..... More
NY: Sotheby's, 2003. 4to. Pamphlet in glossy covers featuring a photo of Kerouac. Color photos and descriptions of the most important group of Kerouac association copies to appear on the market, featuring books inscribed to his mother and other close family members, as well as fellow Beats including Phil Whalen..... More
[NY]: Viking, [1992]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Signed by Kesey in silver marker. Very fine. More
Paris: Galerie 1900-2000, 1995. Oblong 16mo. Pamphlet. Catalog for Klein's 1995 show at the Galerie 1900-2000. Text printed in blue, with lots of photos of Klein. About fine. (French text.). More
Paris: Rive Droite, 1960. Folio. Pamphlet. Prints "Monochromie et Vitalisme" by Pierre Restany, an important manifesto by one of the founders of the Nouveau Realisme movement. Also prints an essay by Werner Ruhnau and includes a list of works in the show. Laid in is a small (12.5" x 9.5")..... More
Milan: Galleria Apollinaire, 1961. 8vo. Pamphlet. Prints Pierre Restany's 1956 essay on Klein "Il Secondo Minuto Della Verita," as well as a longer Restany essay from which the title of the show was taken. Illustrated with a photograph of Klein and reproductions of his works, including a full-page devoted to..... More
Houston: Rice University, [1982]. 4to. Softbound, with a silk rose petal affixed to the front cover, issued in acetate dust jacket. Printed before the exhibition featuring extracts from the larger exhibition catalog. Includes essays by Pierre Restany and others. Very near fine. More
NY: Sidney Janis, 1986. 4to. Pamphlet. Illustrated throughout including some full-page color plates. Prints an excerpt from a biographical essay by Sidney Janis and includes a list of works in the exhibition. A few pin-head-size abrasions to covers, else about fine. More
NY: Gagosian Gallery, 1993. The card features a photograph of Klein painting with a flamethrower. Included is a press release from Gagosian. Fine ( 5.75" x 7.5" folded). More
NY: Galerie Gmurzynska, 1997. The card reproduces a color work by Klein. Slight toning to edges, else fine ( 8.25" x 7.75" folded). More
Prato: Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, 2000. The front of the card shows a photograph of Klein doing judo. Fine (8" x 5.75"). (Italian text.). More
Paris: Centre Pompidou, 2007. Illustrated with Klein's "Globe Terrestre Bleu" printed on thick black stock. Fine (few tiny specks of wear and touch of rubbing much exaggerated by the scanner, presents as fine in reality). Measures 5.75" x 8.25" folded. A handsome invite. More
NY: Storefront for Art and Architecture, 2005. Large newprint sheet folded to make a 4-page tabloid. Includes a huge centerfold poster reproducing a work by Klein. The front and back pages feature photographs and articles. Fine (22.5" x 31.5" unfolded). More
Paris: Galerie Alexandre Iolas, 1965. Black text printed on textured off-white stock. Barely perceptible touch of toning to edges (exaggerated in the scan), else fine (4.75" x 6.5"). More
Germany: Privately published, 1976. An impressive poster utilizing a blown-up detail from the photograph of Klein peforming his famous "leap into the void." The photo has been enlarged creating a dot pattern that results in a dynamic graphic design, with exhibition info in the bottom right corner printed in Klein's..... More
n.p.:n.p., [1980]. Two-and-a-third pages on three quarto sheets. Postmarked Marina Del Rey, January 16, 1980. Kruger attempts to clarify details about an article that she submitted for Cover #3, and responds to Judith's suggestions about the piece. Kruger remarks: "I am unaware as to the deadline of Cover #3 and..... More
NY: Mary Boone, 1994. The front of the card shows Kruger's photo of a jumble of nails and a couple of boards. Kruger was the first female artist to be handled by Mary Boone. Fine (7" x 7" folded). More
Chicago: Rhona Hoffman Gallery, 1984. The front features text in white and black printed against a red and black background. Hairline scratch that doesn't break the surface, else fine (4" x 6"). More
Koln: Monika Spruth Galerie, 1987. Red text printed on white stock. An early European show for Kruger. Fine (ca. 4" x 8.25"). More
LA: Fred Hoffman Gallery, 1989. Text printed in white and black against a red background. Couple of soft creases to top right corner, near fine (5.75" x 8.5"). More
NY: Printed Matter, ca. 1985. The matchbook features a b&w photograph of some men fighting along with the text: "You construct intricate rituals which allow you to touch the skin of other men." Included is Printed Matter's original illustrated advertising flyer for the matchbooks. Fine (touch of wear to the..... More
