[1980s and up] Peter Fischli / David Weiss, Stiller Nachmittag, and Ein ruheloses Universum Two volume catalogue set published by Kunsthalle Basel and Groninger Museum in 1985. Softcover, 21 x 15 cm, approx. 40 pp. each. Concept and design by Fischli and Weiss. (1) Stiller Nachmittag (Quiet Afternoon): Am schönsten ist das Gleichgewicht, kurz bevor's zusammenbricht. (Balance is most beautiful just before it collapses.) Features printed b/w photos (4 in colour) with titles in both German and English. Remnant of tape on front cover (can be removed), generally a very good copy. (2) Ein ruheloses Universum. Essay by Patrick Frey, introduction by Jean Christophe Ammann, text in German, b/w ills. Wrappers faintly toned, else a very good copy. Desirable set. (total 2)

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