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1937réf. 31077Moscow: State Publishing House of Graphic Arts 1937. First Edition. Folio 41.5cm; photo-illustrated card wrappers stapled; 36pp; illus. with three illustrated plates tipped onto thicker stock in-text and three panoramic fold-out plates designed by Es and El Lissitzky; text is in English. Light wear along spine fold and extremities else Near Fine with all plates intact. Well-preserved issue of this landmark Soviet art magazine issued from 1930 to 1941 to celebrate the achievements of the first two Five Year Plans and through various foreign-language editions to propagandize the stark contrast between the vibrant Soviet economy during this period and the stagnation of Western economies under capitalism. "All the visual strategies of the propaganda photobooks designed by Lissitsky Rodchenko and others.were developed in USSR in Construction one of the most beautifully produced magazines of the twentieth century" Parr-Badger The Photobook I:148. The present issue is devoted to the various people groups of the Caucasus region their history industries and accomplishments. A superior copy of a desirable issue. State Publishing House of Graphic Arts unknown books
1970réf. 84205Los Angeles: Sunset Marketing Inc 1970. Original photographic poster offset printed on white stock measuring 85cm x 58.75cm 33.5" x 23 1/8". A 1cm closed tear to lower margin else Fine unbacked. A striking poster featuring a woman in full gi landing a powerful mid-air strike to the jaw of a suit-clad man. The poster bears the slogan "You've come a long way baby" originally created by the Phillip Morris Company for Virginia Slims cigarettes in 1968 and subsequently appropriated by the women's liberation movement. Uncommon; not found in OCLC though we note a copy held at the Library of Congress. 84205. Sunset Marketing, Inc unknown
1970réf. 84205Los Angeles: Sunset Marketing Inc 1970. Original photographic poster offset printed on white stock measuring 85cm x 58.75cm 33.5" x 23 1/8". A 1cm closed tear to lower margin else Fine unbacked. A striking poster featuring a woman in full gi landing a powerful mid-air strike to the jaw of a suit-clad man. The poster bears the slogan "You've come a long way baby" originally created by the Phillip Morris Company for Virginia Slims cigarettes in 1968 and subsequently appropriated by the women's liberation movement. Uncommon; not found in OCLC though we note a copy held at the Library of Congress. 84205. Sunset Marketing, Inc unknown books
réf. 1292Light toning soiling and wear; one M. Colton with 3.25 inch closed tear tape repaired to verso glue residue to edges. Overall very good. Costume Design Lucien Besché artist. Group of Ten Watercolor Drawings for Stage Production "Nadgy" circa 1886. Lucien Besché French artist 1851 - 1901. Ten original watercolor drawings depicting various costume designs for French stage production Nadgy circa 1886. Each SIGNED by Lucien Besché. Ink and watercolor on card. Ranging in size from approx. 9.75 to 10.75 x 7 inches. Ink notations to versos indicate that depicted characters include: Rosière and Canotière chorus girls Angelia portrayed by Miss S. Fresne and Aesculap. . unknown
2008réf. FLAHIVE-1680Knopf New York 2008 First edition. First printing. A very fine unread copy issued without jacket. A pristine unread copy. SIGNED by Greene on a rear page his name only. Board Book. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New. Knopf, New York hardcover
réf. 32547DESIGN AND WORK; A HOME AND SHOP COMPANION. Volume I. London: G. Purkess 1876. 4to. Publisher's blue cloth. xi 476 pages. First edition. This is the first volume of a London weekly periodical with the same name as a Manchester monthly. The London work is not cited by OCLC the NUC or RIBA. Our volume contains the first thirty issues from 13 May through 2 December 1876. Articles cover mechanics construction building design technology and inventions including "Practical Wood-turning" "The Telescope" "Our Steam Velocipede" "Miniature Railroad Train" and "The Megascope." Advertisements appear for each issue. Covers moderately worn. unknown
réf. 32547DESIGN AND WORK; A HOME AND SHOP COMPANION. Volume I. London: G. Purkess 1876. 4to. Publisher's blue cloth. xi 476 pages. First edition. This is the first volume of a London weekly periodical with the same name as a Manchester monthly. The London work is not cited by OCLC the NUC or RIBA. Our volume contains the first thirty issues from 13 May through 2 December 1876. Articles cover mechanics construction building design technology and inventions including "Practical Wood-turning" "The Telescope" "Our Steam Velocipede" "Miniature Railroad Train" and "The Megascope." Advertisements appear for each issue. Covers moderately worn. unknown books
1971réf. 166624Koln Cologne: Wallraf-Richartz Museum 1971. Softcover. Fifth and final revised edition. Text in German and English. Published in conjunction with the opening of the Ludwig Collection of Contemporary Art given by renowned collector Peter Ludwig as a permanent loan to the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne. Illustrated with over 200 tipped-in plates representing the work of 92 artists including Josef Albers David Hockney Jasper Johns Roy Lichtenstein Claes Oldenburg Pablo Picasso Robert Rauschenberg Andy Warhol and many others. Near Fine in clear plastic wrappers as issued leaves secured with silver bolts to a clear hard plastic spine. In a custom black cloth slipcase. Oversize volume shipping billed at cost. Wallraf-Richartz Museum unknown
1971réf. 166624Koln Cologne: Wallraf-Richartz Museum 1971. Softcover. Fifth and final revised edition. Text in German and English. Published in conjunction with the opening of the Ludwig Collection of Contemporary Art given by renowned collector Peter Ludwig as a permanent loan to the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne. Illustrated with over 200 tipped-in plates representing the work of 92 artists including Josef Albers David Hockney Jasper Johns Roy Lichtenstein Claes Oldenburg Pablo Picasso Robert Rauschenberg Andy Warhol and many others. Near Fine in clear plastic wrappers as issued leaves secured with silver bolts to a clear hard plastic spine. In a custom black cloth slipcase. Oversize volume shipping billed at cost. Wallraf-Richartz Museum unknown books
2009réf. 24684Oslo: H. Aschehoug & Co 2009. 1st. Hardcover. New/New. 13.4x11.1x1.2in. Helene Hennie is one of Norway's most successful interior architects. In 2007 she was elected Designer of the Year by the internationally renowned magazine Andrew Martin Interior Design Review. 6.03lb 13.4x11.1x1.2in EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGES NECESSARY H. Aschehoug & Co hardcover
1994réf. 50267Charlottesville and Harrisonburg VA: Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy and James Madison University 1994. Very Good. Charlottesville and Harrisonburg VA: Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy and James Madison University 1994. Collectors Edition Limited Issue of 300 numbered copies printed by letterpress on Mohawk Superfine Paper this being #90. 34 loose sheets housed in a red printed folder which is in turn housed in a blue folder with conference title mounted on a sticker label; two pamphlets laid in one with the conference itinerary and one for the Friday night banquet. Rubbing and some creasing to edges of sheets; creasing to title folder; heavier wear to outer conference folder; about Very Good. Signed by Elizabeth Alexander Alvin Aubert Toi Derricotte Mari Evans Dolores Kendrick Pinkie Gordon Lane Naomi Long Madgett E. Ethelbert Miller Raymond R. Patterson Eugene B. Redmond Sonia Sanchez Jerry W. Ward Jr. and Sherley Anne Williams at their respective contributions. The 1994 conference Furious Flower: A Revolution in African American Poetry was one of the first if not the first academic conference dedicated entirely to Black poetry. Over 30 poets attended and the event was dedicated to the life and work of Gwendolyn Brooks. This and subsequent conferences derived their name from Brooks' poem "The Second Sermon on the Warpland" which reads "The time cracks into furious flower / Lifts its face all unashamed / And sways in wicked grace." A notable assemblage of poets from an important moment in Black culture; we find no copies in retail and fewer than ten holdings in OCLC. Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy and James Madison University unknown books
1938réf. B7226Boston: Little Brown and Company. 1938-1957. Fine example. Jackets with slight scuffs clipped. Interiors clean and crisp. . Binding: Full red cloth boards uppers and spines stamped in gilt. Front edges deckled. Publisher’s dust jackets designed by Maurice Sendak. Notes: Frederic Ogden Nash 1902 – 1971 was an American poet well known for his light verse of which he wrote more than 500 pieces. With his unconventional rhyming schemes he was declared by The New York Times to be the country's best-known producer of humorous poetry. Size: 8vo.195 x 125 mm Pages: 333 pp. Category: Book Literature; Little, Brown and Company. hardcover
1990réf. 56006New York: Fashion Institute of Technology 1990. First edition. Hardcover. Very good to fine condition. Quarto. 1 4 wing fold 13 plates 2 double plates 2 plates. Original black cloth clamshell box holding 19 heavy paper leaves 3 of them folding. Published to coincide with FIT's exhibition held from April 24 to May 10 1990 celebrating both Peretti's 50th birthday and her 15th anniversary with Tiffany & Co. With a prosaic text on Peretti's genius and work by Richard Martin Executive Director at the Shirley Goodman Resource Center Fashion Institute of Technology. Beautiful production with calligraphed titles in turquoise in lithography thirteen plates introducing the breadth of Peretti designs including reproductions of her notes and drawings a double plate with photographs of her colleagues plus photos by Richard Avedon Oberto Gili Hiro Horst Helmut Newton among others. Contains plates at rear with photo credits a plate with Elsa Peretti's biographical data another with Peretti quotes published in known magazines and newspapers as well as exhibition credits. Very light wear to clamshell box. Fashion Institute of Technology hardcover
1990réf. 56006New York: Fashion Institute of Technology 1990. First edition. Hardcover. Very good to fine condition. Quarto. 1 4 wing fold 13 plates 2 double plates 2 plates. Original black cloth clamshell box holding 19 heavy paper leaves 3 of them folding. Published to coincide with FIT's exhibition held from April 24 to May 10 1990 celebrating both Peretti's 50th birthday and her 15th anniversary with Tiffany & Co. With a prosaic text on Peretti's genius and work by Richard Martin Executive Director at the Shirley Goodman Resource Center Fashion Institute of Technology. Beautiful production with calligraphed titles in turquoise in lithography thirteen plates introducing the breadth of Peretti designs including reproductions of her notes and drawings a double plate with photographs of her colleagues plus photos by Richard Avedon Oberto Gili Hiro Horst Helmut Newton among others. Contains plates at rear with photo credits a plate with Elsa Peretti's biographical data another with Peretti quotes published in known magazines and newspapers as well as exhibition credits. Very light wear to clamshell box. Fashion Institute of Technology hardcover books
1977réf. 33967New York: International Center of Photography 1977. Very Good. New York: International Center of Photography 1977. First Edition. Two oversized photo-illustrated posters 148x107cm folded down 37x27cm loose as issued. Rubbing along spine edges margins toned and rather dust-soiled with occasional short closed tears; overall Very Good. Rare exhibition "catalog" issued to coincide with Beard's installation "The End of the Game" at the ICP a series of photographs documenting African wildlife slaughter. OCLC locates just four examples as of August 2025 misdescribed as just one folding poster at the Universities of Arizona Florida Pittsburgh and Texas-Austin. International Center of Photography unknown
1977réf. 33967New York: International Center of Photography 1977. Very Good. New York: International Center of Photography 1977. First Edition. Two oversized photo-illustrated posters 148x107cm folded down 37x27cm loose as issued. Rubbing along spine edges margins toned and rather dust-soiled with occasional short closed tears; overall Very Good. Rare exhibition "catalog" issued to coincide with Beard's installation "The End of the Game" at the ICP a series of photographs documenting African wildlife slaughter. OCLC locates just four examples as of August 2025 misdescribed as just one folding poster at the Universities of Arizona Florida Pittsburgh and Texas-Austin. International Center of Photography unknown books
1968réf. 197280Brooklyn N.Y.: Pratt Adlib Press 1968. One of 500 produced. Hardcover. Good Portfolio case is worn/scuffed/smudged; case is warped a bit; bottom portion of the case has been detached at perforations and unattached to access materials by design but is present; leaves are clean and clear; mounted title card on information sheet has light scuffing/smudge. Black and brown folio case with white illustration and mounted color title card; 1 folded informational sheet; four folded leaves of plates two in protective sheets. From informational sheet: "This small box of exploding images of self and world Adlib Number 16 is issued in conjunction with an exhibition of Theater Graphics held in the Amsterdam Gallery of the Library and Museum of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center during the summer and fall of 1968.Adlib Number 16 has been printed in an edition of 500 copies by James Lanier Master Printer and Allen Lanier. Cleopatra poster by David Palladini; mechanical for poster by Frances Yamashita; Cinegraphics signature by Kenneth Tisa and Anna Pomaska; Experimental photo by Marjorie Wood; Photomontage by Lee Newbury; Xerox-Pantomime by Todd Smith." This is the final edition of the Adlib series to be produced. Pratt Adlib Press hardcover
1968réf. 197280Brooklyn N.Y.: Pratt Adlib Press 1968. One of 500 produced. Hardcover. Good Portfolio case is worn/scuffed/smudged; case is warped a bit; bottom portion of the case has been detached at perforations and unattached to access materials by design but is present; leaves are clean and clear; mounted title card on information sheet has light scuffing/smudge. Black and brown folio case with white illustration and mounted color title card; 1 folded informational sheet; four folded leaves of plates two in protective sheets. From informational sheet: "This small box of exploding images of self and world Adlib Number 16 is issued in conjunction with an exhibition of Theater Graphics held in the Amsterdam Gallery of the Library and Museum of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center during the summer and fall of 1968.Adlib Number 16 has been printed in an edition of 500 copies by James Lanier Master Printer and Allen Lanier. Cleopatra poster by David Palladini; mechanical for poster by Frances Yamashita; Cinegraphics signature by Kenneth Tisa and Anna Pomaska; Experimental photo by Marjorie Wood; Photomontage by Lee Newbury; Xerox-Pantomime by Todd Smith." This is the final edition of the Adlib series to be produced. Pratt Adlib Press hardcover books
1959réf. 32077Wolfsburg: Volkswagenwerk G.m.b.H. 1959. Softcover. g. Folio. 24pp. Original spiral bound illustrated wraps. Scarce and delightful advertisement brochure profusely illustrated with numerous duo-tone b/w and color photographic reproductions as well as color drawings and b/w sketches of the car. Original price list dated December 1 1959 in its pocket at rear. This work details the available body styles of the Beetle as well as its design accessories and specifications. Minor age-wear along edges of wrappers. Previous owner's stamp at rear. Text in German. Wraps in overall good interior in very good condition. Volkswagenwerk G.m.b.H. unknown
1959réf. 32077Wolfsburg: Volkswagenwerk G.m.b.H. 1959. Softcover. g. Folio. 24pp. Original spiral bound illustrated wraps. Scarce and delightful advertisement brochure profusely illustrated with numerous duo-tone b/w and color photographic reproductions as well as color drawings and b/w sketches of the car. Original price list dated December 1 1959 in its pocket at rear. This work details the available body styles of the Beetle as well as its design accessories and specifications. Minor age-wear along edges of wrappers. Previous owner's stamp at rear. Text in German. Wraps in overall good interior in very good condition. Volkswagenwerk G.m.b.H. unknown books
2000réf. 3115253New York: Aperture. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0893818941 . First American edition. SIGNED by Sebastiao Salgado on half-title page. Fine in fine dust jacket. 111pp. 10" X 13" ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 111 pages . Aperture hardcover
1976réf. 012549Northampton MA: Main Street Press 1976. 1st Edition Limited. Hardcover. Fine. Only 75 copies this numbered 75/75 by designer Moser and signed by him signed by author Stafford too and especially inscribed by binder Bourbeau "for a most deserving bibliophile and wonderful friend" all on the colophon. Printed at Moser's Main Street Press in Northhampton MA. Papers are Kitakata & Dover. The type is Eric Gill's Perpetua and binder Bourbeau bound it at his Thistle bindery. Short 8vo blue-grey marbleized paper over boards gilt-pressed spine titles unpaginated untrimmed leaves. Fine cooy as new really. Main Street Press hardcover
1976réf. 012549Northampton MA: Main Street Press 1976. 1st Edition Limited. Hardcover. Fine. Only 75 copies this numbered 75/75 by designer Moser and signed by him signed by author Stafford too and especially inscribed by binder Bourbeau "for a most deserving bibliophile and wonderful friend" all on the colophon. Printed at Moser's Main Street Press in Northhampton MA. Papers are Kitakata & Dover. The type is Eric Gill's Perpetua and binder Bourbeau bound it at his Thistle bindery. Short 8vo blue-grey marbleized paper over boards gilt-pressed spine titles unpaginated untrimmed leaves. Fine cooy as new really. Main Street Press hardcover books
1961réf. 17931New York: Hastings House 1961. Hardcover. First edition first printing. Near Fine cloth-bound hardcover with a touch of rubbing along the edges and a light bump to two tips in a Near Fine price-clipped dust jacket with a touch of soiling light crimping along the top edge and tanning to the spine. A nice copy. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY WRAPPED IN PADDING IN A BOX. A monograph of work by Ladislav Sutnar with his commentary and theoretical ideas. The book covers every aspect of his career and of course being a graphic designer he was involved in every aspect of its high-quality production including the layout illustrations and jacket design. Sutnar was a Modernist designer and one of the visionaries of what is today called "information design." He is best known for his total design concept for the Sweets Catalog Service and lesser known for introducing the parenthesis as a way to typographically distinguish the area code from the rest of a phone number. He was hugely influential in the world of modern graphic design. Text and design by Ladislav Sutnar; production supervised by Sutnar; preface by Mildred Constantine. Unpaginated 188 pages; 36 pages of full-page color illustrations 342 b&w illustrations; 8.75 x 12.5 inches. Hastings House hardcover
1929réf. 53757Berlin: Neuer Deutscher Verlag 1929. First edition 1.-20. Tausend. Hardcover. Very good condition. Small Quarto. 231 5pp. Original boards with embossed photomontage by John Heartfield on front and back cover; protected by modern mylar. Tan endpapers. The book was designed by John Heartfield. "Deutschland Deutschland Über Alles" by German-Jewish writer Kurt Tucholsky 1890-1935 is a work of fierce social criticism of the late 1920's Germany. Tucholsky also a journalist and satirist warned against antidemocratic tendencies and the threat of National Socialism. This is apparent in his choice of Heartfield's anti-Hitler photomontage on the cover of this work. His books were banned blacklisted by the Nazi's as "Entartete Kunst" and burned. Tucholsky also wrote under the pseudonym Kaspar Hauser. Profusely illustrated with b/w reproductions of photographs by Tucholsky W. Nettelbeck Robert Sennecke Hans Schroeder Otto Storch Otto Haeckel R. Horlemann and many others. Text in German. Light wear along edges of binding and two small light stains on front cover. Ever so lightly starting at half-title. Block very lightly age-toned not affecting photographs. Neuer Deutscher Verlag hardcover
