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  First Edition, First Issue of Every Building on the Sunset Strip; Inscribed by Ed Ruscha to Hollywood director Paton Price

  RUSCHA, Edward.

  Every Building on the Sunset Strip.

  Los Angeles, California: Edward Ruscha, 1966.

  First edition, first issue of Ruscha's self-published 27-foot accordion-folded photographic panorama of the iconic Los Angeles boulevard, a milestone in the history of artist’s books. First issue with a small flap as the final leaf. Octavo, original publisher's white wrappers with titles printed in silver to the spine and front panel, single accordion-folded panorama of both sides of the iconic Sunset Strip printed with offset lithography, opens to a length of 27 feet. Association copy, inscribed by the artist in the year of publication on the copyright page, "Merry Christmas Paton and Tillie! Ed Ruscha 1966." The recipient, actor and director Paton Price played a major role in developing Hollywood talents including Kirk Douglas, Jason Robards, and Jean Seburg. His directing credits include several episodes of "77 Sunset Strip," which ran from 1958-1964. He also directed episodes of Maverick (1961), Surfside 6 (1961) and The Partridge Family (1972). In very good condition with some bumping to the spine. Housed in the original publisher's foil-covered slipcase which is in very good condition. A very nice example, rare in this condition.

  Price: $12,500.00     Item Number: 146588

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  Rare signed limited edition of Make New History; signed by American Artist Edward Ruscha

  RUSHA, Ed.

  Make New History.

  Los Angeles: MOCA, 2009.

  Signed limited edition of this rare artist's book, or "art object" published on the occasion of the Gala of the 30th Anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Oblong octavo, the text block of the book is entirely blank, the artist's intention being for its owner to write their own history in its pages. One of approximately 1000 copies produced for distribution to members and attendees, not sold to the public. Signed by Ed Ruscha on the colophon. Each foredge of the text block contains one of the words of the object's title: MAKE - NEW - HISTORY. Laid in is a printed card noting that the art object was designed by Ed Ruscha on the occasion of the MOCA NEW 30th Anniversary Gala. The text block of the book is entirely blank, the artist's intention being for its owner to write their own history in its pages. In fine condition. Housed in the original cardboard box.

  Price: $2,000.00     Item Number: 143401

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