Ed Ruscha - Edward Ruscha - 1970 [1543]

First Edition. 8vo. Printed Wrappers. Artist Monograph. Near Fine. np (36pp), 13 color and 1 b&w illustration, Designed by Sergio Tosi. This is the exceptionally stylishly designed document published in conjunction with Ed Ruscha's second solo exhibition in New York at Alexandre Iolas Gallery - his first gallery exhibition catalogue. It features a brief essay by the artist's longtime friend, curator extraordinaire Henry T. Hopkins, with each of the thirteen exhibited oil on canvas paintings from the two previous years beautifully reproduced on thick handmade paper stock.