[San Diego]: Companion, [1968]. First edition of this Paperback Original about LSD-fueled swingers. "She crouched on her hands and knees; the sensations she was feeling from the drugs were overwhelming. She felt as if she had four or five minds." Cover illustration of tripping wife swappers by Ed Smith. One... More about Trip 'N' Trade
North Hollywood: Brandon House, [1967]. First edition of this Paperback Original. A novel about the hippie scene on Sunset Strip and the "Teenie Boppers, Brinkniks, and Hippies who were currently flooding the Strip and converting it to their own shocking psychedelic pattern." Nice cover art depicting the various counterculture types... More about Here Come the Hippies
[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
LA: UCLA, 1992. Single quarto sheet folded twice to make a leaflet for mailing. Illustrated with photos of several works by Kruger including her famous "I shop therefore I am." Mailing label, small soft crease, but still fine (8.5" x 11" unfolded). More about Announcement for a 1992 "Q & A with Barbara Kruger" at UCLA
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: Fotofolio, ca. early '80s. The front of the card features a detail from a Renaissance painting with the words: "You invest in the divinity of the masterpiece." Fotofolio still has some Kruger designed cards in print, this one went out of print long ago. Fine (6" x 4.25"). More about Commercial postcard from Fotofolio featuring a design by Kruger
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
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]: Gotham Book Mart, 1973. Hardbound, issued without a dust jacket. First edition, lettered issue. Cover photograph of the author by Robert Mapplethorpe. One of 26 specially bound lettered copies for "use of the author and publisher" signed by Smith, this being copy "B" (of a total hardbound edition of... More about Witt
NY: The Public Theater, 1990. A dynamic design featuring an image of a child placing their hand in the mouth of the distorted head of a statue. Lists the participants at this event that included Eric Bogosian, Annie Sprinkle, Allen Ginsberg, Leon Golub, Nancy Spero, and The Guerrilla Girls, among... More about Poster designed by Kruger for the 1990 event "Franklin Furnace Fights for First Amendment...
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: Guggenheim Museum, 1980. Large Guggenheim label pasted to verso describing this 1980 work as a "photostat and collage on paper from the collection of the artist." It was exhibited at Guggenheim's "19 Artists---Emergent Americans: 1981 Exxon National Exhibition." James Dee was a prominent photographer of art who documented the... More about Original photograph by James Dee documenting Kruger's early work, "Trance"
NY: Public Art Fund, 1991. The front of the card prints photographs of three bus shelters with posters by Kruger and gives their locations. Included is a 4-page press release from the Public Art Fund discussing the project---two pages reproduce Kruger's posters. Fine (5" x 9.25"). More about Large announcement card from the Public Art Fund giving the location of Kruger's posters...
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...
Glasgow: Tramway, 2005. The front features a color double-exposure photograph of a woman covering her face with her hands. Fine (8.25" x 5.75"). More about Announcement card for Kruger's "Twelve" exhibition at the Tramway in Glasgow, 2005
NY: Mary Boone Gallery, 2007. The front features an untitled color photo of an architectural detail. Included is a press release on Mary Boone letterhead to Kim Levin at the Village Voice. Barely perceptible stress crease, else fine (7.5" x 7.5"). More about Announcement card for Kruger's "Picture/Readings 1978" show at the Mary Boone Gallery...
n.p.: Privately produced, ca. 1989. Mantegna was an Italian-born photographer who was a member of The Living Theater in the '60s. Fine (5" x 3.5"). The pair:. More about Two color photographs by Gianfranco Mantegna documenting Kruger's "We need health care and...
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
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
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 about Announcement card for Kruger's 1989 show at the Fred Hoffman Gallery in Santa Monica
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
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
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: 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
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