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Wilding, Faith. Santa Monica, CA: DOUBLE X, Inc., 1977. First Edition. 4to. Pictorial Wrappers. Art Monograph. Very Good - .. 112pp, profusely illustrated in b&w. With a bibliography. Published in 1977, Los Angeles-based artist Faith Wilding's "By Our Hands" was the first comprehensive historical document of the Women's artist movement in Southern California, and over forty years later remains an invaluable first hand reference. It includes rare photographic documentation along with coverage of virtually all of the major participants, exhibitions and institutions, including June Wayne, Judy Chicago, Miriam Schapiro, Sherry Brody, Arlene Raven, Rachel Rosenthal, Sheila (Levrant) de Bretteville, The Fresno Feminist Art Program, Joan of Art, Womanhouse, The Cal Arts Feminist Art Program, Womanspace, The Woman's Building, and many more. An internally most handsome example showing some wear and creasing to the covers. Inventory Number: 026473