Published by Sperone Westwater New York, NY, 2000
Seller: Specific Object / David Platzker, New York, NY, U.S.A.
[unpaginated]; 26.9 x 20.8 cm.; screw bound; black-and-white & color; edition size 875; unsigned and numbered; offset-printed Artists' book / exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at Sperone Westwater, New York, November 2 - December 22, 2000. Organized by Tom Sachs and David Leiber. Includes contributions by Hope Atherton, Chris Burden, Alexander Calder, Greg Colson, Wim Delvoye, Tom Friedman, Tim Hawkinson, Toland Grinnell, Jon Kessler, Tom Sachs, Richard Wentworth and H.C. Westermann. Bound in Japanese paperboard notebook, containing 10 plastic sleeves, each with DYMO embossed labels and individual artist documentation. Inside the front cover is a pocket with a booklet containing text by Alden, 26 (A-Z) + (8) pp. + 1 loose insert (cardstock letter stencil). Stapled inside the back cover is an 18-sheet illustrated checklist and 2 business cards, 1 for Sachs, 1 for the gallery. Attached to back cover is a sealed plastic "invoice / packing list" pouch intended for copies of the (original) buyer's invoice. Duct tape bound elements and duct tape collaged covers by Sachs. Very Good. Rubbing of cover edges and bumping of corners. Contents are clean and unmarked. Numbered in red ink 215/875.
Published by Sperone Westwater Gallery, New York, 2003
Seller: Vincent Borrelli, Bookseller, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Limited edition of 875 hand-numbered copies (this being #389), signed by Tom Sachs (verso front cover in black marker), Todd Alden (verso front cover of "Small Tasks" book insert in black marker) and Wim Delvoye (at lower edge of "Washington Square Hotel" stationary sheet insert in black ink). Artist's book / exhibition catalog published in conjunction with the show 'American Bricolage,' organized by Tom Sachs and David Leiber. Publication concept and lay-outs: Todd Alden. Cover with duct tape additions by Tom Sachs. Artists included: Hope Atherton, Chris Burden, Greg Colson, Wim Delvoye, Tom Friedman, Tim Hawkinson, Toland Grinnell, Jon Kessler, Tom Sachs, and Richard Wentworth. Each artist is represented by a plastic sleeve containing installation instructions / correspondence. Includes a booklet with the essay "Small Observations on the Small Tasks of the Bricoleur" signed by Todd Alden, in a pocket in the inner front cover, an exhibition checklist, images of the included artwork, and two business cards stapled to the back cover. Hand-bound in a chipboard folder. 10-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches. As New. An artist's publication assembled by Todd Alden on the occasion of the "American Bricolage" exhibition at the Sperone Westwater Gallery in 2000, in collaboration with the following artists: Hope Atherton, Chris Burden, Greg Colson, Wim Delvoye, Tom Friedman, Tim Hawkinson, Toland Grinnell, Jon Kessler, Tom Sachs, and Richard Wentworth. Edition includes plastic sleeves containing ten artist's files with their contributions. Assembly also includes a User's Manual, "Small Tasks" by Todd Alden. Hand-bound, hand-made assembly. Signed by Author.