Numbered 402 on the justification page, one of 2000 copies. Written by Walasse Ting. Edited by Sam Francis. Published by E.W. Kornfeld, New York/Paris/Bern, 1964. Sheets are loose (as issued), in original card cover and dust jacket, in original slipcase. In the early 1960s, artist Walasse Ting partnered with Sam Francis to produce 1¢ Life, a collaborative anthology of Ting’s poetry illustrated by leading Abstract Expressionist and Pop artists, including Andy Warhol, Joan Mitchell, Robert Rauschenberg, and Roy Lichtenstein. Published in 1964 in an edition of 2,000, the book contains 62 color lithographs by 28 artists. While complete copies are held by major museums and rarely appear on the market, individual lithographs—intended to be removable—remain a more accessible way for collectors to own works by iconic artists of the 1960s.
Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008. From the Collection of Dr. Graham Smith, Professor of Art History at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1970s-1990s, Former Director of the Museum of Art for the University of Michigan, Professor of Art History, Head of School at the University of St. Andrews, in Scotland from the 1990s to the 2000s, Emeritus Professor and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Literature: Riva Castleman, A Century of Artist Books, The Museum of Modern Art, New York 1994, pp. 208-209
Dimensions:H 16.3" W 12"
Condition
The prints contained in the book have no visible abrasions and the colors are vibrant. As shown in the images the red slipcase has surface scuffs and minor surface soiling. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Bruun Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008. From the Collection of Dr. Graham Smith, Professor of Art History at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1970s-1990s, Former Director of the Museum of Art for the University of Michigan, Professor of Art History, Head of School at the University of St. Andrews, in Scotland from the 1990s to the 2000s, Emeritus Professor and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
