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RICHARD PRINCE: WAR PICTURES
(PRINCE, RICHARD). Prince, Richard. New York, London, Rome & Hong Kong. 2007-2014.: Artists Space, 1980. First Edition, Second State. 8vo. Stapled Illustrated Wrappers. Artist's Book. Near Fine.. np (12pp), no illustrations, 1 b&w cover illustration.. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. Completely devoid of imagery, "War Pictures" is art and book world éminence grise Richard Prince's twelve page pamphlet of texts published in conjunction with his February 1980 exhibition at Manhattan's Artists Space. It is Prince's very first monographic publication - preceding his "Menthol Wars" by four months, and the first installment in his "War / Menthol / Pictures" trilogy. A bright, most handsome example (artist's book entry 1 in "Bibliotheque d'un Amateur: Richard Prince's Publications 1981-2012") of the uncommon second state - only five copies total for both 1980 editions are currently cited in OCLC WorldCat - with an appropriated black and white cover image by the artist showing tiny crimps at the top and bottom of the spine along with a bit of light rubbing to the rear cover. Inventory Number: 026722