Avalanche No.6 and No.8, 1972- 1973

Two issues from the legendary arts magazine focusing on up-and-coming conceptual and performance artists, edited by Liza Bear and Willoughby Sharp, published by Kineticism Press, New York (13, all published 1970-1976). Staple bound copies, each 23.5 x 23.5 cm, 80 pp., ills b/w.

(1) Avalanche No.6, 1972. Cover image by Van Schley. Special issue edited in conjunction with Acconci, with descriptions of his works, performance notes, photographs, documentation, and a transcribed interview with Liza Bear. Crease on back cover, else very good. (2) Avalanche No. 8 (Summer / Fall 1973) Cover image Robert Smithson (1938-1973), photographed by Nancy Holt. With interviews, artists' contributions and articles on Robert Smithson (Amarillo Ramp), Chis Burden, Gilbert & George, Robert Morris, Tina Girouard and Richard Serra. Some rubbing to covers, else very good. Both issues hard to find. (total 2)