MULTIPLE ARTISTS. The Magic Magic Book. An Inquiry into the Venerable History and Operation of the Oldest Trick Conjuring Volumes, Designated "Blow Books." Edited by Ricky Jay. 2 volumes. Illustrations by Vija Celmins Jane Hammond Glenn Ligon Justen Ladda Philip Taaffe and William Wegman 4to, publisher's stamped and lettered paper wrappers; clamshell box with geometric suit symbol pattern in red and silver. Number 134 of 300 copies signed by all the artists and initialed by Ricky Jay. A major collaboration featuring notable artists, printers, and book designers, the set comprises one volume of text by Jay on the history, and various permutations, on blow books. The other volume is a compilation of flip (blow) images by the artists that can be experienced by proper manipulation. New York: Whitney Museum, 1994
MULTIPLE ARTISTS. The Magic Magic Book. An Inquiry into the Venerable History and Operation of the Oldest Trick Conjuring Volumes, Designated "Blow Books." Edited by Ricky Jay. 2 volumes. Illustrations by Vija Celmins Jane Hammond Glenn Ligon Justen Ladda Philip Taaffe and William Wegman 4to, publisher's stamped and lettered paper wrappers; clamshell box with geometric suit symbol pattern in red and silver. Number 134 of 300 copies signed by all the artists and initialed by Ricky Jay. A major collaboration featuring notable artists, printers, and book designers, the set comprises one volume of text by Jay on the history, and various permutations, on blow books. The other volume is a compilation of flip (blow) images by the artists that can be experienced by proper manipulation. New York: Whitney Museum, 1994
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