Ed Ruscha. Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist

Minneapolis, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1972. First edition, 2000 copies. Hardcover, 11.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm, unpag. (438 pp.) Artists' book/ catalogue accompanying Ruscha's exhibition of prints, drawings and books, featuring b/w photographic images and descriptions of works. With two inlaid business cards, one for the artist (with his name spelled out phonetically), and one for Edward A. Foster, curator at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Designed by Ruscha in the style of a 'Little Big Book' with numerous blank pages at the end to get the desired thickness. Edition of 2000 copies. Covers with moderate rubbing, spine sunned, small tear along the lower left spine, hinges splitting but intact. Regular age browning to paper and edges of the business cards. Fine copy.