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CLAES OLDENBURG: THE SOFT SCREW
(OLDENBURG, CLAES). Oldenburg, Claes & Melinda Wortz. Los Angeles: Gemini G.E.L., 1976. First Edition. 4to. Rolled Printed Sheets. Print Prospectus. Fine.. Two 8 x 48" sheets joined to make a total 8 x 95" scroll printed in black and white offset recto and verso, 11 b&w illustrations. This is one of Los Angeles-based Gemini G.E.L.'s more unique print/multiple prospectuses announcing the publication of eight lithographs and a black urethane sculptural multiple after Claes Oldenburg's 1976 "The Soft Screw" project. A brand new, pristine example with the publisher's printed band of this exceedingly uncommon item - only six copies are currently cited in OCLC WorldCat - still in its original cardboard Gemini mailing tube with plastic closures. Inventory Number: 024811