[1980s and up] Richard Long, 3 publications (1) Some notes on the work of Richard Long. Venezia, British Pavilion XXXVII Venice Biennale, 1976. Staple bound, 30 x 21 cm, 20 pp. An illustrated essay on the work of Long, by Michael Compton. Produced as part of the Venice Biennale, where Long represented Britain. (2) Richard Long, Five, six pick up sticks. Seven, eight, lay them straight. Published by Curwen Press for Anthony d'Offay Gallery, UK, 1980. Folding card, 30 x 20 cm, 6 pp. Mint copy. (3) Richard Long, Lines of Time / Tijdlijnen. Amsterdam, Stichting Edy de Wilde-Lezing, 1986. Softcover, 29.7 x 21 cm, 20 pp. Edition of 500. Parallel text in English and Dutch. Artists' book with text piece of an 8 day walk in the Pyrenees in France, and two full page b/w pictures. Sunning to edges of blue covers, interior very good. Rare. (total 3)

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