George Herms: The River Book is the first-ever comprehensive publication on acclaimed and pivotal California assemblage artist George Herms (born 1935). The handsome, two-volume slipcased book covers his earliest works from the 1960s, through his influential assemblages from the 1970s to today, as well as his work on such films as Easy Rider , his set designs for poet and playwright Michael McClure and dancer/choreographer Fred Herko, and his fascinating collaborations with, among others, Diane di Prima and Wallace Berman ...
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George Herms: The River Book is the first-ever comprehensive publication on acclaimed and pivotal California assemblage artist George Herms (born 1935). The handsome, two-volume slipcased book covers his earliest works from the 1960s, through his influential assemblages from the 1970s to today, as well as his work on such films as Easy Rider , his set designs for poet and playwright Michael McClure and dancer/choreographer Fred Herko, and his fascinating collaborations with, among others, Diane di Prima and Wallace Berman, for his LOVE Press series of hand-printed books. Interspersed throughout are comments by Herms on various works and on his creative ethos. Also included is a trove of never-before-seen archival photographs of Herms' friends, such as Wallace and Tosh Berman, Fred Herko, Diane di Prima, Kirby Doyle and Ray Johnson, as well as of Herms himself. A bonus DVD showcases the entirety of Herms' opera The Artist's Life . Renowned art critic Dave Hickey provides an insightful look at the artist and his milieu, and the artist himself offers witty and informative text throughout. This is truly an essential book for anyone interested in California art, the Beats, avant-garde theater and film, and fine-art printing.
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New. Signed by author. A Two Volume Set in a Slipcase, Both Volumes are Signed and dated by Acclaimed Artist George Herms, in person. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 408 p. Audience: General/trade. A New (Pristine Condition) two volume set in a New Slipcase (Pristine Condition); both books were issued without a dust jacket; both books are tight, and unread. Both books are First Edition-First Printings. Both volumes are Signed and dated on the Title page by Acclaimed and Pivotal California Assemblage Artist George Herms, in person, during his book promotion event for "The River Book" in New York City on September 16, 2014. A bonus DVD, which showcases the entirety of George's opera "The Artist's Life" is included in the back of Volume 2. "The River Book" covers George's earliest works from the 1960's, through his influential assemblages from the 1970s to today, as well as his work on such films as "Easy Rider, " his set designs for Poet and Playwright Michael McClure and Dancer/Choreographer Fred Herko, and George's fascinating collaborations with other luminaries, as well as a trove of never-before-seen photos. Rest assured; this collectible signed two volume set will be very carefully packaged with protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect.
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Fine Condition. No Jacket, As Issued. Slipcase hardback books, two volumes. 408 pages with 398 illustrations 244 in color. A bonus DVD showcases the entirety of Herms' opera The Artist's Life. Select Biography.
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New. Size: 8x1x11; BRAND NEW! A Set of Two Hardcovers in a Slipcase, with a DVD included. Still in the publisher's shrinkwrap. We ship all orders with delivery confirmation!
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New. 0615953913. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened---with a bonus offer--
