有職玩具 五 [Yūsoku Gangu Go - Traditional Toys 5]
Deluxe production of color woodblock prints, the final volume in a series on the theme of traditional Japanese folk toys.
Deluxe production of color woodblock prints, the final volume in a series on the theme of traditional Japanese folk toys.
Skillfully executed series of vignettes featuring Japanese moga ("modern girls") in Western dress next to men and women in traditional Japanese dress – likely a sketchbook or lookbook of designs by a professional to pitch their work in the heavily illustrated magazine culture of the pre-war era.
Uncommon exhibition catalogue featuring retrospective works from the legendary designer from 1985 through 2012.
Stunning limited first edition portfolio of large plates hand-colored in pochoir, one of only 500 numbered copies, issued triumphantly at the end of World War I.
Limited first edition, one of only 50 copies, of Baker's first post-World War II autobiography, including her account of her wartime intelligence activities aiding the Free French government-in-exile.
First edition of what is generally considered the first comprehensive history of hip-hop.
First edition of what is widely considered the first printed book of music by a Native American, and one of the earliest books published by a Native American about Native American culture.
Rare inscribed first US edition of one of the best known and most important books on street art ever written.
Limited first edition of this idiosyncratic collection of re-designed chapbooks, based upon the collection of chapbook-collector Joseph Crawhall – his own copy, inscribed to him by the publisher.
Scarce example of this signed limited edition letterpressed procedural artist's book — from the noted printer, artist, and scholar of the book.
Signed second edition of book artist and scholar Johanna Drucker's ode to "the beauty and expressive capability of type."
First edition of the artist's little-known chess monograph on a rare end-game position, with a cover design by the artist and sly Duchampian touches.
Scarce and beautiful example of the hardcover edition of this classic study of blues great Charlie Patton by American Primitive John Fahey.
Spectacular four-volume set, a revision and expansion of the original 1909 edition, introducing for the first time a chapter addressing American fashions and adding additional illustrations.
First edition of this lavish work capturing American social life before World War I, including drives in a motor car – a beautiful copy, rarely seen in this condition.
First edition of this frenzied, anthropologically-minded contemporary account of disco: the music, the clubs, the way of life. Rare this condition.
Signed and numbered original postcard designed by Gorey, with his signature and "17/50" on verso.
Two-volume Anchor Books edition, with cover design and lettering by Gorey.
First Anchor books paperback edition, with cover design and lettering by Gorey, of this collection of works by the eminent French author translated into English.
Rare illuminated manuscript on vellum in American Arts and Crafts style by the designer credited with leading the American revival in hand-lettering.
Magnificently illustrated and hand-colored "nouvelle édition" of Grandville's splendid work re-imagining flowers as stylish Parisian women.
First edition of this early and important survey of hip-hop culture.
First printing of this lighthearted practical guide to the East African fashion staple, published in Kenya.
Beautiful first edition of this interior design classic, with Hicks's ownership inscription.
Inscribed first edition account of the author's unusual machine-aided artistic techniques, alternatively titled "THE HOPEFUL MONSTER: A Subjective Report About Art-Robots."