Bing, Ilse

Ilse Bing, Words as Visions, Logograms [RARE 1974 Drigh-Graph, inc 1ST EDITION / Ed Ruscha interest]

Drigh-Graph, inc, 1974. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Drigh-Graph, inc, 1974. Softcover in printed wrappers. First Edition (stated), First Printing. Unpaginated with circa 250 pages, Bing presents 111 associated words, which are listed in three languages (German, English and French) and illustrated by her own drawings in black and white. Published in 1974 by Drigh Graph Inc., it represents Bing’s exploration of the relationship between words and visual perception and is considered a unique contribution to avant-garde art, illustrating Bing’s lifelong fascination with the synthesis of visual and verbal forms. The book is known for its innovative approach, combining textual elements with visual forms, reflecting Bing’s interest in integrating mathematics, language, and imagery into her artistic practice. BOOK CONDITION: Very Good Plus (VG+); a solid, tight, clean copy with a shallow crease to upper right quadrant of the first 50 pages (noticable in raking light), with covers showing light overall rubbing, shallow crease to upper front cover visible in raking light and light creasing along spine. Overall a very nice copy of this rare and fragile publication. Very good +. Item #5744

Price: $850.00