William Copley, The Evil I. Or The Story of My Life by Cply

Self-published, n.p. 1965. Limited edition of 850, this copy hand signed and numbered 162 in colophon, in original black slipcase.

Artists' book, hardcover portfolio with pasted title label, 27 x 30.5 cm. Contains 14 loose sheets, including 12 full-paged colour offset reproductions of watercolour drawings by Copley, all in excellent state. Amusing story about Copley's take on his own life ( 'I Lead a Life of Excess and Debauchery'), with typography executed in a series of dots. The portfolio has faint edge wear, else a very good item.