Rene Ricard, 2 rare books

(1) Rene Ricard, God with revolver. Madras & New York, Hanuman, 1989, 1990. First edition. Softcover, 22 x 14.5 cm, 101 pp. Elaborately decorated silver foil stamped jacket with photobooth picture of the author. Features a large selection of poems from 1979 to 1982 by Rene Ricard, edited by Raymond Foye and Francesco Clemente. Very good copy.

(2) Rene Ricard 1979-1980. New York, Dia Art Foundation, 1979. Softcover, 21.5 x 14 cm, 93 pp. First edition of Ricard's foremost published book of poetry. Light edge wear to cover, small bump on lower spine. Rare fine copy. (total 2)