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(OCEAN, FRANK). Ocean, Frank, Editor. NP (Los Angeles?). ND (2016): McGruder Publishing. First Edition. Folio. Embossed Pictorial Wrappers. Artist's Periodical. Near Fine.. 368pp, profusely illustrated in color. Creative Direction by Frank Ocean and Thomas Mastorakos. Art Direction by Simmonds Ltd. Having attained near-legendary status in the four years since it was first published, "Boys Don't Cry" is the massive, elaborately conceived and lavishly executed limited edition magazine edited and creatively directed by Frank Ocean to coincide with the release of his 2016 "Blonde" album. Drawing its creative content from the worlds of music, fashion, art, and photography, it features original contributions from the likes of Tremaine Emory, Tom Sachs, Tyler The Creator, Wolfgang Tillmans, Viviane Sassen, A$AP Rocky, Darren Ankenman, Harley Weir, Max Farago, Ren Hang, Rick Rubin, Daniel David Freeman, Kanye West, Ocean and his family, and many, many more. A most handsome example of the 2016 first printing of this uncommon item - NOT the 2019 reissue - with the CD present and firmly affixed additionally SIGNED by Frank Ocean in silver marker at our shop lacking its original disposable outer Mylar bag. Inventory Number: 026312