first edition
1970
by Ruscha, Edward; EDWARD RUSCHA
1970. RUSCHA, Edward. Babycakes with Weights. [4] pp. Illustrated with 22 black and white photographic illustrations. 8vo., 192 x 155 mm, bound in publisher's light blue paper wrappers with pink ribbon for stitching. [Los Angeles]: Edward Ruscha, 1970. First Edition. One of Ruscha's celebrated early photographic books. The photos record one slightly hungry-looking baby and 21 photographs of assorted cakes, pies, sweetbreads, pastries and tarts with the weight of each item. The title on the binding is printed in light green felt with a soft fuzzy texture and the pink ribbon is tied into a knot on the verso. A fine copy. Johnson, Artists' Books in the Modern Era 1870-2000 No. 157.
(Inventory #: 46936)