REALMS OF THE UNREAL: The Work of Henry Darger
by Darger, Henry; Lerner, Nathan; Morrison, C.L
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very good plus.
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
(Chicago): (Hyde Park Art Center), 1977. First edition. Very good plus.. Scarce exhibition catalogue from the groundbreaking first show of Darger's previously unknown works. Catalogue of the first major exhibition of Darger's works on paper, held just three years after the artist's death and the discovery of his monumental STORY OF THE VIVIAN GIRLS, IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL. With a personal reminiscence by Darger's landlord, Nathan Lerner, a lengthy critical essay by C.L. Morrison, and early reproductions of Darger's manuscripts and drawings. A scarce and fragile item from a defining event in outsider art. 8.5'' x 11''. Original oblong saddle-stapled newsprint wrappers. Illustrated in black and white throughout. Slight rippling and light edgewear to wrappers. Toning and faint creasing; small tear to lower edge of final page.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44846
- Title
- REALMS OF THE UNREAL: The Work of Henry Darger
- Author
- Darger, Henry; Lerner, Nathan; Morrison, C.L
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good plus.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- (Hyde Park Art Center)
- Place of Publication
- (Chicago)
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- 1970s,20th century,Art,Outsider,Exhibition Material
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About the Seller
Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2004
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix
Brian Cassidy Bookseller is the counterculture department of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book firm founded in 2019 by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. BCB @ TPM specializes in the avant garde in all its various guises, including: The Beats; artists' books; poetry; small journals and magazines (especially those associated with the Mimeo Revolution); modern and contemprary art; photography; music; archives and appraisals; as well as vernacular, folk, and outsider books of all kinds. We are always looking to purchase books within my areas of interest, from single titles to collections. Please inquire. We are open by appointment and are easily accessible by public transit.
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