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ED RUSCHA: EARLY PAINTINGS
(RUSCHA, EDWARD). Hopper, Dennis & Jeffrey Deitch. New York: Tony Shafrazi Gallery, 1988. First Edition. 4to. Boards with Pastedown. Artist Monograph. Very Good/No Jacket - As Issued. np (36pp), 13 color and 3 b&w illustrations + cover. Designed by Hannah H. Alderfer. This is the hardbound catalogue issued in conjunction with a 1988 New York gallery exhibition by Los Angeles' favorite transplanted Oklahoman, Ed Ruscha. Each of the thirteen paintings and works on paper executed between 1959 and 1977 are reproduced along with a brief essay by Dennis Hopper - one of Ruscha's oldest colleagues - who also contributes three vintage photographs. A handsome example showing just a bit of foxing to the extremities along with the discreet blindstamp of a well-known art dealer on the front free pastedown. Inventory Number: 026749