Walker, Barry et al. — Singular Multiples: The Peter Blum Edition Archive, 1980-1994

Houston, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2006. Hardcover. Glossy silver boards, black & gray semi-translucent dust jacket, 408 pp. many color & BW illus. Issued in conjunction with a series of 2006 exhibitions. "Peter Blum was among the first print publishers in the United States to introduce and promote a new generation of European, Asian, and American artists to a larger public. [This book] is a stunning presentation of all of the remarkable works from this major archive, which contains completed portfolios, single editions, books, preparatory drawings, maquettes, working and trial proofs, and printing blocks and plates. The Museum of Fina Arts, Houston, acquired the Blum Edition Archive in 1996, and this catalogue raisonne brings the more than 1,200 works together for the first time." (dj) With eight thematic and illustrated essays, a glossary, and examples of artwork from 55 artists. Intriguing browsing for bibliophiles and art lovers alike. VG- (DJ has tears on front cover where it must have caught on something; otherwise clean.) .