Ephemera: A monthly journal of mail and ephemeral works. Complete set
Includes Nos. 1-12, all published. Amsterdam, Other Books & So, November 1977 - October 1978. Edited by Ulises Carríon, Aart van Barneveld, and Salvador Flores. Folded newssheet, 32 x 23 cm, between 8-16 pp. Printed b/w and some colour, with various inserts and collaged items.
Seminal mail-art journal, rooted in the international Mail Art scene, with a strong connection to Latin American as well as Eastern European artists. Contributions by Mirtha Dermisache, E.A. Vigo, Paulo Bruscky, Claudio Goulart, Katalin Ladik, Galantai, Endre Tot, Gabor Toth, General Idea, Richard Prince, John Baldessari, Genesis P. Orridge, Anna Banana, Robin Crozier, Michael Gibbs, Raul Marroquin, Guy Schraenen, Peter van Beveren, Cavellini, Dick Higgins, Ken Friedman, and many others. No. 7 features a special project by Ulises Carrion (also offered separately in this auction). No. 10, the 'Special Langwe Jart issue' is printed white on black stock. No. 11 is focused on Hungary. The last issue, No. 12 is a special on Brazil. This lot contains two copies of No. 5 'Padin and Caraballo are in Jail!', with different mounted cards on the cover. Some issues show toning and some edge-wear, generally a fine, and super rare set. (total 13)