ARAKAWA - Derrière le miroir

Arakawa

Published by Paris, Galerie Maeght,, 1977

About this Item

A green paper-covered chemise measuring approx. 11 1/8 in. x 15 in. Inside is a white, high-quality paper folder with an example of Arakawa's work on front and rear panels. Inside the folder is a collection of works by Arakawa on 23 numbered pages (plus 6 preliminaries and 6 end pages unnumbered) measuring 11 in. x 14 7/8 in. The text consists of two essays in French: (1) Arakawa: Un Air critique (by Madeline H. Gins); (2) Une Lecture (by Nicolas Calas). The pages are not bound. Number 11 of 150 copies signed by Arakawa. One original lithograph in color, 2 lithographs in black-and-white, and 11 reproductions (some in color). The chemise has printed titling on the spine. Loosely inserted is Derriere Le Miroir, No.252: Arakawa, Propietes De "Blank." (Paris: Galerie Maeght, 1982). The paper quality is the same as described above. 23 pp. of French Text are excerpts from philosophers under the general title "Proprieties de Blank." The French text is followed by eight pages which appear to be English translations under the title "Properties of Blank." Within the French text are reproductions of Arakawa s work, and one lithograph. No. 252 is unbound, in an illustrated folder with color titling and illustration on the front panel, and a color illustration on the rear panel. Items sold as a unit. The items are housed in a green, paper-covered slipcase with titling in silver on one pane. The case shows evidence of a small piece of tape having been removed. Weight is 4 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item. Seller Inventory # A&D 166

Bibliographic Details

Title: ARAKAWA - Derrière le miroir

Publisher: Paris, Galerie Maeght,

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

Edition: Limited Edition