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TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KAIKAI KIKI
(MURAKAMI, TAKASHI). Murakami, Takashi & Helene Kelmachter. Paris & London: Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporaine & Serpentine Gallery, 2002. First Edition. 4to. Illustrated Boards. Artist Monograph. Near Fine/No Jacket - As Issued. 124pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. Text in English and French. Designed by Larry Kazal. With an exhibition history, checklist and bibliography. This is the stylishly designed, beautifully printed hardbound catalogue published in conjunction with the huge 2002 traveling European Museum retrospective of works by the hyper-popular Anime and Manga influenced Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Included is a lengthy interview with the artist by Helene Kelmachter. A handsome example showing a bit of crimping to the upper foredge tips of the covers and textblock. It has been priced accordingly. 2-7427-3874-6 Inventory Number: 025388