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Crackers, by Edward Ruscha

Ruscha, Ed

Hollywood, CA. Heavy Industry Publications. 1969
A very good copy of 'Crackers'.

From the first edition limited to 5,000 copies.

Farcical photo story-book, based on the text by Mason Williams, 'How to Derive the Maximum Enjoyment from Crackers', which is printed in small type to the rear flap.

The waxed dust jacket, usually rubbed and often brown, is here in good condition.

[Engberg & Phillpot B10].
[120 leaves]. 8vo. (222 x 151 mm). Printed title with copyright and credits verso and 115 monochrome reproduction photographs all recto only, one leaf with 'Crackers!' verso, final leaf with dramatis personae. Original tan card wrappers, white printed waxed paper jacket with flaps, title in red to front cover and spine, instructions to rear flap in black.
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