Ron Mueck, FOIL, 2008, 1st Ed., Japanese & English Text, Fine Catalog w/DJ & Obi

Ron Mueck
ISBN:
490294331X
Author:
Ron Mueck, Craig Raine, Katsura Funakoshi, Daisuke Murata, et al.
Publisher:
Masakazu Takei (FOIL Co., Ltd.)
Release Date:
2008
Seller Category:
SCULPTURE
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Excellent
Sku: 01516
Notes: A Fine book in a Fine paper dust jacket, First Edition, 4to, 11 1/2" x 8 1/4." Bilingual text in Japanese and English. Red paper wrappers in a white paper dust jacket. Black lettering on dust jacket spine. Wrap-around color illustration of one of the artist's sculptures, _A Girl_, on covers and spine. Original white and pictorial paper obi included. Covers have a few tiny bumps at edges and tips, else pristine and intact. Dust jacket has slight age toning and a few bumps to edges and tips, else pristine and intact. Pages have light age toning along edges, else pristine and intact. Replete with color illustrations. 87 pp., including illustrations. Published on the occasion of an exhibition featuring the art of Ron Mueck (b. 1958), an Australian sculptor best-known for his realistic sculptures of people. Many of his sculpted figures address themes of vulnerability and insecurity. Texts by Ron Mueck, Craig Raine, Katsura Funakoshi (interview), and Daisuke Murata. Translated from English to Japanese by Tetsuo Kinoshita. Translated from Japanese to English by Kazuko Kameda-Madar. Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.