Fragile: Dropout

Tim Leary

Original Kut-uP Collage art by Mark Faigenbaum

Letterpress monotype by Johnny Brewton


©2023

Signed Edition limited to only 20 numbered original art pieces (EACH is different/original), of which offered here is number 19

SIGNED by Mark Faigenbaum (Collage/Kut-uP)

SIGNED by Johnny Brewton (Letterpress monotype)

Original art piece measuring approx 13"T x 7"W
Limitation/colophon is part of the separate, corrugated support

SUITABLE FOR FRAMING


INCLUDED WITH THIS is the Dr. Timothy Leary Chaos Card, originally from XRay Zine 5

I have a very large collection of books spanning many topics.  A massive gathering of Philip K Dick titles and editions, as well as fine press, signed limited editions, modern firsts, radical movement and conceptual art items.  I encourage you to browse my store and categories for a wide range of unique, quality offerings.

 

About the art piece: Original collage and letterpress monotype.  Printed on Ivory Stonehenge paper.  Only 20 made, + 2 A/P's.

About the Chaos Card: This is an actual business card measuring 3.5inL x 2inT. Comes with sleeve. SEE IMAGE. This card was originally produced as an insert for an ultra-rare zine (#5) put out by Johnny Brewton and X-Ray Book Co. In collaboration with Tim Leary, Johnny had Dr. Leary choose ONE word to be used for this card, and the Chaos Card was birthed. Design and letterpress by Johnny Brewton and X-Ray Book Co.

Mark Faigenbaum works in mixed media and printmaking. He is drawn to objects that physically reflect the passage of time—decaying newspapers, old books, damaged photographs, outdated technical drawings and discarded machine parts. He combines these assorted materials using layering, repetition and assemblage to create shapes and patterns that move beyond purely physical representation to suggest invisible connections. His work has been shown nationally and internationally. He has twice been an artist in residence at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and also at San Francisco Recycling and Disposal.

Johnny Brewton of the legendary X-Ray Book Company, is famous for his gathering and offering of rare and limited pieces of conceptual art and poetry. Graphic designer, letterpress master and conceptual artist, he is also architect and founding member of the collage gang The Kut-uPs. Kut-uP is an international art movement laid out to promote the disfiguration and beautification of the mundane through collage technique.

Condition: SEE IMAGES.  Both the original art piece and Chaos Card & sleeve are all like new.  Art piece is contained in a clear bag with backing support.  Chaos card and sleeve are in their own acid free archival bag also.

 

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Shipping:

 

International buyers -- I utilize the eBay Global Shipping Program, having found it quite stable.

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I've packed books securely for 3 decades and will take great care with your order.

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Priority mail will ship in a medium flat rate envelope or different box depending on your selection, securely protected.

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Will combine multiple orders to save on shipping.


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