Brecht, George and Rudolf Rieser. 10 sample copies of Analphabetikon. Encyclopedia. For use by readers and non-readers. 10 volumes. Illustrated throughout with color silkscreens. Vaduz/Salzburg, Contempora Libri et Artes, 1981. 5 nn. pp. per volume, Chinese binding. 17.5 x 11.5 cm. Original paperback with color illustrated original wrappers in German (6), English (3) and French (covers and edges somewhat brownstained). Papiergesänge, exhibition catalog Bayerische Staatsbibiothek, 1992, no. 138, - Proof copies from the workshop of Rudolf Rieser, no further traceable for us. - "The playful, witty contrast between the small pictures and the elaborate, traditional production of the volumes gives the work its special charm" (Papiergesänge). - Internally immaculate. - Provenance: Estate of Rudolf Rieser.

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