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ME AND THE BY EDWARD RUSCHA - SIGNED AND NUMBERED BY THE ARTIST WITH TWO FOREDGE PAINTINGS
(RUSCHA, EDWARD). Ruscha, Edward. Tampa, FL: Graphicstudio, U.S.F., 2002. First Edition 1/230. Oblong 8vo. Cloth. Artist's Book. Fine/No Jacket - As Issued. np, no internal illustrations, full edge gilt. "Me and The by Edward Ruscha" is the luxe little "sculptural book with double fore-edge printing and gold gilt edges" published in 2002 by Graphicstudio - the renowned printer of artist editions and multiples at the University of South Florida. Reflecting the artist's interest in the arcane, near-forgotten book art of foredge painting, it conceals the words "Me" and "The" on the foredge of the textblock underneath the gilt so that one or the other can be viewed depending on which way the pages are fanned. The interior of the book is comprised entirely of blank sheets of Mohawk Superfine paper acting as a substrate for the two paintings. These are gilded by R. Marchetti and Bro., Inc. in Brooklyn and bound in Cialux Rayon-over-boards by Peggy Gotthold in Santa Cruz, CA. A brand new, most handsome example of the first and only printing of this elegant and uncommon artist's multiple cum book object limited to two hundred and thirty copies NUMBERED (70/230) AND SIGNED "Ed Ruscha" in pencil on the rear colophon tipped to the inside rear cover in the publisher's archival cardboard shipping carton, as issued. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its weight and value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. Inventory Number: 024156