The second printing of Space Colonies, A CoEvolution Book published by the Whole Earth Catalog. A compilation of essays, articles, writings and information on space and the possibility of (and the debate surrounding) humans colonizing space. Includes contributions from Carl Sagan, Ken Kesey, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Astronaut Russell Schweickart, Buckminster Fuller, Paolo Soleri, and an interview between Stewart Brand and Jacques Cousteau, plus much, much more. Scarce.

Condition: Very Good-, light edgewear to covers; a few foxing spots to text blocks; slight waviness to book likely due to some exposure to...
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A special edition of the Aspen Times from the International Design Conference in Aspen (IDCA) from 1971, which took place on June 20-24. Founded in 1951, the conference took inspiration from the Bauhaus model of fostering collaboration between artists, designers, architects and commercial interests. Designed by the noted feminist graphic designer Sheila Levrant de Bretteville, who left teaching at CalArts in 1973 to form the Feminist Studio Workshop with Judy Chicago and Arlene Raven.The publication serves as record of comments from the conference participants. Forms (described as modules) were included...
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A well-loved copy of the Fall 1969 issue of the Whole Earth Catalog (the third full issue) that Steve Jobs called "sort of like Google in paperback form" but from 50 years ago. With information on the tools one needed (and could order) to live with the earth, it features sections on whole systems, shelter and land use, communications, community, learning, and nomadics.

Condition: Good-, heavy wear to covers including edgewear, scuffs/dimples and small chips/creases/closed tears; reader's creases and wear along spine with tears at staples although still intact; previous...
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A button promoting the preview opening to Iain Baxter and N.E. Thing Co.'s Centennial Project exhibit at the Douglas Gallery in Vancouver, B.C. on August 25, 1967. Reportedly at the opening, the floors and walls of the gallery were sealed with plastic and the space was flooded ankle-deep with water, hot dog stands were installed, balloons were added, and it was declared it a "Beach Party Swim-in" by Baxter. The show itself featured various three-dimensional sculpture, landscapes and bagged works.In 2005, Baxter legally added an “&” to his name, becoming...
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A signed silkscreen print (also known as a serigraph) by Corita Kent (1918-1986) from her "International Signal Code Alphabet" series, in which she made one print for each letter of the alphabet, usually in an edition of 200. This print for the letter "U". Kent was an artist, activist and educator who became a Catholic nun at the age of 18 in the Immaculate Heart of Mary order. During the 1960s her work became increasingly political and included calls to fight poverty, racism and social injustice. This led to tension...
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The fold-out poster/flyer for a 1995 exhibition organized by the late, great Steven Leiber at Track 16 Gallery/Smart Art Press at Bergamont Station in Santa Monica. The show featured work by Picasso, Duchamp, George Maciunas, Agnes Martin, Richard Tuttle, Carl Andre, Donald Judd, Eva Hesse, On Kawara, Edward Ruscha and Eleanor Antin, among others. Double-sided and printed on newsprint, one side features the artist's names laid out in an apparent stripe homage to Daniel Buren. The other side is the list of works, including prices for those available for sale...
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A 1920 pochoir-printed plate from the Paris fashion magazine, Gazette du Bon Ton. The magazine was published from 1912-1925 and featured exquisitely printed illustrations of the latest fashions using the pochoir printing process, in which stencils were created for the various colors and the plates hand-painted. This drawing of a porcelain hat is by the French illustrator Charles Martin.

Condition: Very Good, age toning to paper.
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A 1920 pochoir-printed plate from the Paris fashion magazine, Gazette du Bon Ton. The magazine was published from 1912-1925 and featured exquisitely printed illustrations of the latest fashions using the pochoir printing process, in which stencils were created for the various colors and the plates hand-painted. This yachting costume illustration is by the illustrator José Zinoview.

Condition: Very Good, age toning to paper.
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A 1921 pochoir-printed plate from the Paris fashion magazine, Gazette du Bon Ton. The magazine was published from 1912-1925 and featured exquisitely printed illustrations of the latest fashions using the pochoir printing process, in which stencils were created for the various colors and the plates hand-painted. This jacket illustration is by the legendary French designer Paul Poiret. Many of Poiret's designs are included in the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Condition: Very Good, age toning to paper.
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An original signed gouache drawing by Eleanor Engdahl, possibly as a study for graphic, textile, fashion or even wallpaper design. Little is known about the artist, although records were found for an Eleanor Engdahl who died in Portland, OR in 1967. In her portfolio were notes to the effect of "two designs due by Friday," etc. An unfounded idea that is interesting to consider is that the Jantzen swimwear company was based in Portland during the time these artworks were most likely created, and some of her designs are reminiscent...
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An original signed gouache drawing by Eleanor Engdahl, possibly as a study for graphic, textile, fashion or even wallpaper design. Little is known about the artist, although records were found for an Eleanor Engdahl who died in Portland, OR in 1967. In her portfolio were notes to the effect of "two designs due by Friday," etc. An unfounded idea that is interesting to consider is that the Jantzen swimwear company was based in Portland during the time these artworks were most likely created, and some of her designs are reminiscent...
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Weft twining is an ancient basket and textile construction technique that is still practiced in many cultures around the world. It has been used for centuries and this book is still one of the most comprehensive and definitive guides to the craft. Fraser uses examples from objects in museums, private collections and his own field work. With hundreds of detailed diagrams and their corresponding weaving/weft instructions. Out of print.

Condition: Very Good, moderate odor of book must.
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Swedish painter Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) painted her abstract, spiritual works largely in private, and they were not widely seen until 1987. She is now considered a pioneer of abstract art. This book focuses on her most important body of work, "The Paintings for the Temple," which attempted to create a harmony between the spiritual and material worlds. Out of print.

Condition: New, still in shrinkwrap.
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