Christian Boltanski

Reconstitution

      Large 4to., various booklets and leaves housed in a cardboard box with title label pasted down onto cover. Contents complete and fine; box good (split at one corner). Includes the catalogue "Reconstitution," a separate biography and bibliography, a separate interview with Georgia Marsh, and reprints of five Boltanski Artists' Books: 10 Portraits Photographiques, Recherche et Presentation de Tou ce Qui Reste de Mon Enfance, Reconstitution de Gestes Effectues, Sayntes Comiques, and Inventaire des Objets Ayant Appartenu A Une Femme de Bois-Colombes, the latter cited in Parr / Badger II (for the first edition). Also includes facsimiles of two letters, a color poster, three color postcards, reproductions of two invitations, and reproductions of two photographs. A treasure trove of a tribute to the career of one of the great 20th century artists and pranksters. [Publisher: Whitechapel, Van Abbemuseum, Musee de Grenoble]