Acker Kathy Introduction (8 results)

First edition, first printing That includes an introduction by Kathy Acker. Fine and bright illustrated stiff wraps with strong spine and crisp bright text.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 141 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 320 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition First Printing. Companion to the drama of the same name, which premiered in Italy on 11 June 1984 & played around the word through 1986 though never in the United States. Stark black-and-white photographs by Mapplethorpe taken during a stay in Antwerpen, Jan. 1985, by which time he had fully embraced his own "erotic orientation [characterized] by images that were overtly sadomasochistic & gay," are complemented by pen-and-ink drawings by playwright Fabre, created Jan-June, 1984, that emphasize "theatre [based on] bodily suffering." Unpaginated.A FIRST EDITION from a limited printing of 3000 copies from Jan. 1986, this hardcover 4to has glossy black paper over boards with white lettering to front along with a photo of frogs. From the library of the founding chair of the Theatre Dept at UC Davis, it is in Near Fine condition: as bright & clean as Brand New, but marred by a few light foxed spot to outside top & fore edge & a tad of rubbing to lower edge of back cover. Else, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages white & unmarked. No DJ, as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Mapplethorpe, Robert; Fabre, Jan (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair to Good. Book-of-the-Month-Club. 314 + afterword. dj rubbed and creased, edgewear, tape-repaired tear top edge. Some spotting to boards. Previous owner's rubber stamp and scattered spotting front free endpaper - o/w unmarked. Life experiences during the Great Depressions.…

Oversize Glazed Illus. Bds. 1st Edition. Very nice book of photographs and drawings documenting the performance piece by Jan Fabre. 30 Finely printed Mapplethorpe photographs and limited to only 3,000 copies. Fine. Robert Mapplethorpe (illustrator). Book.

Hard. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st. First edition. Hard cover issued without dust jacket. Published London: ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts), 1986, first printing, January 1986, from an edition of 3,000. 4to., 8 3/4" x 12", unpaginated, illustrated with b/w photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe, pen and ink drawings of Jan Fabre. Laminated pictorial boards and black endpapers. Minor bump impression on top edge/corner of rear baord, else fine, clean, crisp, bright white page block. Mapplethorpe, Robert; Fabre, Jan (illustrator). …

Reliure Editeur. Condition: Trés Bon Etat. 4to, dos toile editeur, 399pp. . en français.