Body language

(1) Körpersprache. Body language. Graz, Pool/Pfirsich, 1973. First edition. Softcover, 35.5 x 30 cm, approx. 70 pp. Edited by Horst Gerhard Haberl. Cover by Arnulf Rainer. Issue 9/10 of Pfirsich magazine which doubled as catalogue for the exhibition around the theme of Body language and non-verbal communication, commissioned by Steirischen Herbstes in Graz. Artists include Arnulf Rainer, Jurgen Klauke, Urs Lüthi, Klaus Rinke, Lucas Samaras, Gilbert & George, Rebecca Horn, Bruce Nauman et al. This copy derives from the library of publisher and gallerist Jes Petersen, with ex-libris of Petersen Presse (designed by Gunter Brus) on the first page. Enclosed is a promotional letter dated 12.10.1973 sent by Haberl (editor and curator of the show), accompanied by a b/w photo of the exhibition. Exterior browned, rubbing to spine, else in good condition.

(2) Jean-Paul Vroom, He- visual information about a human being. Amsterdam, Scientific Publishing Corporation / Wetenschappelijke Uitgeverij N.V., 1969. Softcover, 24 x 16 cm, 56 pp. Classic artists’ book with b/w photos showing extreme close-ups of body parts. Very good condition. (3) Men & our Bodies. Brother: a forum for men against sexism, issue No.6, Berkeley April 1973. Folded tabloid, 41 x 29, 24 pp. Bay Area based magazine combining radical politics with sexual liberation. Edited by Bobby Seale, Elaine Brown et al. With cover wear, else a fine curious item. (total 3)