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Surrealism? Textes en Français

Schuster, Jean et al

(Paris). 1969
A scarce booklet discussing Surrealism, its application and context in the late 1960s.

With an introduction by Ragnar von Holten and preface by Jean Schuster, the booklet features texts by various Surrealists from the early years through to the 1960s. The afterword by José Pierre, dated 'Paris, le 3 novembre 1969', discussed 'Painting Beyond Painting'.
[3 bifolia including wrappers]. Oblong 12mo. (185 x 226 mm). Printed text in French in double columns throughout. Original publisher's blue paper wrappers, stapled as issued, white title label with text in black to front cover.
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