by Denes, Agnes (1931- )
Rochester, NY: Visual Studies Workshop Press, 1989. One of 900 copies (1100 total). Approx. 45 plates, illustrations, diagrams, tables, etc. (some in blue or brown). 118 pp. Red-orange cloth spine and gray boards with gilt titling and cover design of a spiral nebula. 27.8 x 21.6 cm. "All things in the universe—the galaxies, the planets and all matter were made of dust and will one day become dust again before they begin another cycle of transformation." From the artist's Introduction. An archaeological, architectural, historical, cosmological, philosophic, aesthetic exploration of time, space, and matter by this superb, too-little-known artist. The brief, haunting essay "Human dust" by itself is a small masterpiece. The endpapers reflect her sculptural and graphic work. From the library of critic and historian Peter Selz, with his signature on the title page. Tiny bump at top right corner and small dents in top edge of both covers 2.5 cm from corner; orange cloth faded, and some browning of boards at edges; otherwise, clean and unmarked, except signature. The cover image has been color-corrected to bring out the gilt printing and is brighter than the actual book. Uncommon in the marketplace. **Free domestic shipping with direct order.
(Inventory #: 07571)