[PHOTOGRAPHY] HIDO, Todd. Original photograph signed. An original print of one of Hido's photos from his "House Hunting" series, though this photo, No. 2638, does not appear in the book. Signed by Hido and designated "AP" (artist proof) on the verso in 2001. An evocative image showing the top portion of a house visible over a fence that runs the length of a deserted street. As new (image 9.5" x 7.5" on 14" x 11" paper). SKB-12697

Gallery No. 2 of Featured Items: Bruce, Corman, Duchamp, Dylan, Francis, Herms, Hido, Hofmann, Kerouac, King, Leary, U2, Witkin and More

KEROUAC, Jack.  Original untitled color drawing of the Crucifixion. Kerouac used colored crayons for this depiction of Christ on the cross with the three wise men standing in the foreground as an angel descends from heaven. In the background a man hangs from a gallows while the sun shines over distant hills. Boldly signed "Kerouac" in the lower left. Jack made this drawing for his niece, Maria Teresa Surprenant. Jack had a special fondness for Maria as she evoked in him his positive feelings for one of his favorite saints, St. Therese---he even remarked in a letter to Maria: "You are a saintly little girl, Maria Teresa." A fully-realized drawing by Kerouac rich in the Catholic imagery that was a recurring theme in his art and an important part of his cosmology. A piece easily the equal to some of the best works in Kerouac's Departed Angels: The Lost Paintings.

[PHOTOGRAPHY] WITKIN, Joel-Peter & BLAKE, William. Songs of Innocence and Experience. South Dennis, MA: 21st, 2003. Square 4to. Hardbound in cloth-covered boards with a photographic plate affixed to the front cover. First edition. Edited and with an introduction by John Wood. One of 915 numbered copies signed by Witkin (of a total edition of 1210). A handsome production housed in the publisher's white cloth, folding box that has also been boldly signed by Witkin, though not called for. (Box bright white though looks slightly grey in photo.) SKB-10897

[ART: Marcel Duchamp] Dreams That Money Can Buy. Washington: Black Sun Press, 1946. Folio. Broadside. First edition. A broadside announcing the landmark 1947 surrealist film directed by Hans Richter. Illustrated with stills from the film, as well as a photo of Richter and Duchamp looking at Duchamp's Roto-relief machine. Originally issued in Black Sun Press' Portfolio 111, but here offered separately. Few barely perceptible spots of foxing, else fine. SKB 11729

[ART: Marcel Duchamp]  Surrealist Intrusion in the Enchanters' Domain. Catalog from a 1960 "International Surrealist Exhibition" at the D'Arcy Galleries in New York City.  Cover by Marcel Duchamp. Illustrated with works by Man Ray, Arp, Duchamp, Ernst, Dali, Miro, and many others. Minor bump to one corner, else fine. SKB-2692

[ART: Sam Francis] CORMAN, Cid. Yea. Emeryville: Lapis Press, 1989. 12mo. Hardbound in paper-covered boards. First edition. One of 25 copies signed by Sam Francis who has painted the front and back covers, this unsigned copy for Francis' personal use was sent to Corman as a gift prior to publication. This copy bears Corman's ownership signature dated 1988. Laid in is a letter from Corman's wife re-gifting this book years later to a friend of Cid's as a posthumous "gift for X'mas from Cid to you." Near fine with some light foxing to endpapers. A lovely example showing Francis' distinctive style. SKB-12604

KING, Stephen.  The Shining. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition, first issue (with publisher's code "R49" on p. 447).  Inscribed by King just two years after publication: "For David, with all best, Stephen King 10/14/79." Basis for the 1980 Kubrick film starring Jack Nicholson. A spectacular, fresh copy of a book usually found in much lesser condition due to Doubleday's production values during this period. First issue copies in this conditon, inscribed, and without the remainder mark, are very scarce. SKB-11888

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