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TRUISMS AND ESSAYS (NOVA SCOTIA PAMPHLETS 3)
(HOLZER, JENNY). Holzer, Jenny. Halifax, CANADA: The Press of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1983. First Edition. 4to. Printed Wrappers. Artist's Book. Very Good.. np (132pp), no illustrations. Text in English, Spanish, French and German. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. Published as the third installment of the Press of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design's pamphlet series, "Truisms and Essays" - often referred to by its cover text of "Abuse of Power Comes as No Surprise" - presents typographic transcriptions in four languages of the phrases comprising Jenny Holzer's "Truisms" and "Essays" bodies of work. Starting primarily as anonymous broadsheets posted around New York City, the artist's sobering thoughts also served as source material for her innovative LED signboards and installations of the eighties. An internally most handsome example of the uncommon 1983 first edition - not to be confused with the later Barbara Gladstone Gallery reprint - showing some light overall wear, soiling, and rubbing to the covers. It has been priced accordingly. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. 0-919616-22-4 Inventory Number: 025087