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(PANTER, GARY) (BURNS, CHARLES). Panter, Gary & Charles Burns. Richmond, VA: Gates of Heck, 1992. First Edition #310/1000. 4to. Spiral Bound Die-Cut Boards. Comics Monograph. Near Fine/No Jacket - As Issued. np (12pp), profusely illustrated in b&w. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. "Facetasm" is the noirish 1992 collaboration between comic titlans Gary Panter and Charles Burns that takes the form of a twisted children's mix-and-match board book for adults. Spiral bound and segmented horizontally in thirds, it allows the reader to alter the creepy portraits within into near endless, even creepier permutations. A most handsome example of the uncommon Gates of Heck first edition limited to one thousand copies NUMBERED (310/1000) in black ink on the rear board, as issued, in an unsprung binding showing just a bit of wear and rubbing to the covers. Inventory Number: 027059