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 about Pull My Daisy
[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 about Beatnik
NY: Viking, 1957. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. REVIEW COPY with publisher's slip laid in. Very near fine with bright top stain, in like dust jacket with judicious, minor restoration by Pofelski. More about On the Road
n.p.: Privately published, ca. 1972. 4to. Broadside. First separate printing of this piece that originally appeared in The Last Supplement to the Whole Earth Catalog. Prints four b&w photos of Kesey wearing a helmet and sunglasses while rubbing cornstarch on his privates. Printed below is a statement by Kesey explaining..... More about ''I've Used Cornstarch on My Balls for Years!''
NY: B.B. Sales, 1968. First edition of this Paperback Original. Published as an Olympic Photo-Reader. A novelization of the film about "what it's like to spend a wild weekend with drug-happy, sex-mad motorcyclists...sharing all their weird hangups." Lavishly illustrated with unbelievable photos of naked bikers and their female cohorts, including..... More about The Acid Eaters
Burlington, VT: Neo-American Church, 1975. Tabloid. The correct first edition of Klep's detailed, and very entertaining account of life at Leary's Millbrook enclave during its heyday. Features a large front cover map of the Millbrook estate. This precedes book publication by two years. Kleps, a former associate of Leary, founded... More about Millbrook: The True Story of the Early Years of the Pyschedelic Revolution
NY: Printed Matter bookstore at Dia, 1990. The front of the card features photos of two different bags. Mailing label, else very near fine (4.25" x 6"). More about Advertising card from Printed Matter bookstore at Dia promoting book bags designed by Kruger
NY: Franklin Furnace, 1979. The front of the card features a b&w photograph by Kruger of a car seat with seatbelts and a banana on the floor. A very early card---Kruger's fifth exhibition. Addressed for mailing. Fine (4" x 6"). Rare. More about Announcement card for Kruger's 1979 "Photograph/Paragraph" exhibition at the Franklin...
NY: Institute for Art and Urban Resources, [1980]. The front of the card features a photo of two faces and the word "Nature." A very early show for Kruger---her sixth exhibition. Addressed for mailing. Fine (3.5" 8.25"). Rare. More about Announcement card for Kruger's 1980 "Nature" show at P.S. 1 in Long Island City, NY
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 about Announcement card for Kruger's 1984 show at the Rhona Hoffman Gallery in Chicago
NY: Fotofolio, ca. early '80s. The front of the card features a photo of a baby's hand holding an adult's hand with the words: "Your every wish is our command." Fotofolio still has some Kruger designed cards in print, this one went out of print long ago. Near fine (6"... More about Commercial postcard from Fotofolio featuring a design by Kruger
Berlin: Realismus Studio, 1991. The covers feature multiple b&w reproductions of Kruger's famous "Your Body is a Battleground" poster. The inside of the card has black text (in German) printed against a red background. Fine (4" x 8.25"). More about Folding announcement card for Kruger's 1991 show at the Realismus Studio in Berlin
NY: Mary Boone, 1989. The front of the card features a color photograph by Kruger of blooming flowers in the midst of which is a small red box with the words "Jam Life Into Death." Kruger was the first female artist to be handled by Mary Boone. Fine (8.25" x 6" folded). More about Folding invitation for Kruger's 1989 show at the Mary Boone Gallery in NYC
NY: Mary Boone, 1991. The front of the card features Kruger's "It's Our Pleasure to Disgust You" image showing a naked woman wearing a gas mask while nailed to a cross. Kruger was the first female artist to be handled by Mary Boone. Included is a press release on Mary... More about Folding invitation for Kruger's 1991 show at the Mary Boone Gallery in NYC
NY: Mary Boone, 1994. The front of the card shows Kruger's photo of a jumble of nails and a couple of boards. Included is a press release on Mary Boone letterhead to Kim Levin at the Village Voice. Kruger was the first female artist to be handled by Mary Boone... More about Folding invitation for Kruger's 1994 show at the Mary Boone Gallery in NYC
Koln: Monika Spruth Galerie, 1987. Red text printed on white stock. An early European show for Kruger. Fine (ca. 4" x 8.25"). More about Invitation card for Kruger's 1987 show at the Monika Spruth Galerie in Koln
NY: Deitch Projects, 1997. The front of the card features a close-up detail from a color photograph along with the exhibition info. Included is a press release on Deitch Projects letterhead giving details of the installation. Fine (6.25" x 8.5"). More about Large announcement card for Kruger's 1997 "Power Pleasure Desire Disgust" installation...
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 about Matchbook multiple designed by Kruger
NY: Public Art Fund/Whitney Museum, 2000. Prints color photos of Kruger's billboards, buses, and large scale works around NYC. Published to coincide with the "Barabara Kruger" retrospective at the Whitney. Included is a press release on Whitney Museum letterhead. Fine (5" x 5" folded). More about Multi-folded brochure from The Public Art Fund titled "Barbara Kruger: Big Picture"
NY: Whitney Museum, 1988. Single quarto sheet on Whitney Museum letterhead describing the publication details of this collaboration between Kruger and Stephen King. Imperceptible creases where folded for mailing, else fine. More about Press release for "My Pretty Pony" from the Whitney Museum of American Art
[NY: Birth Press, 1966]. 4to. Mimeographed sheets, stapled. First edition. A play against the war in Vietnam, illustrated with newspaper clippings. Fine. One of Kupferberg's scarcer items. More about Fuck Nam a Morality Play
NY: Birth Press, 1962. Narrow 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. Published as Pedantic Pamphlet No. 2. Pages toned as usual, else near fine. More about Sex & War
Tokyo: Dai San Shokan, 1980. 8vo. Softbound in illustrated wraps with French flaps. First edition. A nice collection of photos documenting Japanese biker gangs. Stunning and very inventive typography and graphic design that must be seen to be appreciated. Minor wear to spine extremities, else a bright, near fine copy. Scarce. More about The Bosozoqu
Enschede: Kunstzaal Enschedese Kunstenaarssocieteit, 1968. Square 8vo. Catalog for this important early exhibition of Kusama's work at the Kunstzaal Enschedese Kunstenaarssocieteit. The back cover features a magenta photo of Kusama naked, with polka dots affixed to her body, posing on top of one of her textile works. Inside are photographs... More about Yayoi Kusama / Paul Damaste
[SF]: Auerhahn Press, 1959. Pamphlet. First edition. Texts advocating the legalization of drugs by Lamantia and Artaud. Cover photographs by Wallace Berman of Lamantia injecting a syringe into his arm. One of Berman's earliest book covers (if not the first). A fine, fresh copy without the usual soiling and discoloration... More about Narcotica