1224 - Photography

Photography Ruscha, Edward, and Mason Williams Crackers. With 115 photographs. Hollywood: Heavy Industries, 1969. 249 unpaginated pages. Original cardboard cover in its original condition with title on the front cover (slightly stained and discolored). First edition. — The book illustrates Mason Williams’ short story “How to Derive the Maximum Enjoyment from Crackers” (1967); the text is printed on the inside back cover. The figures in the photos are Larry Bell (man), Léon Bing (woman), Rudi Gerneich (bellhop), and Tommy Smothers (chauffeur). *Crackers*, which was deliberately photographed to resemble a collection of film scenes, served as the basis for Ruscha’s 1970 film *Premium*. - Slightly browned. First edition. - The book illustrates the short story by Mason Williams “How to Derive the Maximum Enjoyment from Crackers” (1967); the text is printed on the inside back cover. The figures in the photos are Larry Bell (man), Léon Bing (woman), Rudi Gerneich (page), and Tommy Smothers (chauffeur). *Crackers*, which was intentionally photographed to resemble a collection of movie scenes, served as the basis for Ruscha’s 1970 film *Premium*—slightly browned. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.