[Small Press] Avalanche No. 8 (Summer / Fall 1973) Cover image Robert Smithson (1938-1973), photographed by Nancy Holt. Staple bound, 23.5 x 23.5 cm, 80 pp. Eighth issue of the legendary arts magazine, edited by Liza Bear and Willoughby Sharp, published by Kineticism Press, New York (13, all published 1970-1976). With interviews, artists' contributions and articles on Robert Smithson (Amarillo Ramp), Chis Burden, Gilbert & George, Robert Morris, Tina Girouard and Richard Serra. Rubbing to spine, else a very good copy. Hard to find issue.

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