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Colored People

Ruscha, Ed

(Los Angeles). 1972
A very good presentation copy of Ruscha's enigmatic artist book.

From the edition limited to 4,065 copies.

Ruscha's presentation, written to front wrapper verso, reads 'Larry / Extreme cheers / Ed Ruscha'.

Despite the title, this book is composed of Ruscha's series of colour photographs of cacti. The book was issued without a tissue jacket and no other edition was issued.

[Engberg & Phillpot B16].
[32 leaves]. 8vo. (178 x 141 mm). Title with copyright verso and 15 colour reproduction photographs, one printed as a spread, the remaining leaves blank as issued. Original publisher's glossy yellow wrappers, printed title to front cover in black.
#48540