{"product_id":"james-kearns-the-performers-complete-portfolio-of-12-signed-etchings-w-poem-by-john-ciardi-artist-s-copy-with-autograph-letter","title":"James Kearns – The Performers – Complete Portfolio of 12 Signed Etchings w poem by John Ciardi – Artist’s Copy with Autograph Letter","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEARNS, JAMES; JOHN CIARDI, text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Performers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philadelphia: Charles Hunsberger, \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[ca. 1975]\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete portfolio of 12 original etchings by James Kearns, accompanied by a text by poet John Ciardi. Each etching is printed on deckle-edged Rives B.F.K. paper, bears the printer’s blindstamp, and is individually titled and signed in pencil by Kearns. The subjects—including clowns, dancers, acrobats, and strongmen—reflect the psychologically charged circus imagery for which Kearns is best known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge folio, approximately 23 x 15 inches, with the contents loose as issued beneath tissue guards in the publisher’s tan linen clamshell case titled “James Kearns.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in an edition of 50 numbered portfolios plus 10 artist’s proofs. This example is inscribed “A.P. \/ Artist Proof” and further designated as the artist’s own copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is a two-page autograph letter signed by Kearns and addressed to “John,” almost certainly John Ciardi, discussing the pulling of impressions, scheduling, and assembly of the portfolio. An additional unused title and letterpress bifolium, not ordinarily present, is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly desirable copy of this scarce portfolio, distinguished by its artist’s-copy designation, Kearns’ original working correspondence, and the extra unused printed matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clamshell case is lightly sunned with minor edge rubbing and a crease to one flap. The etchings and printed contents are clean, with tissue guards present. The letter has been folded once and shows light handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breething Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242034508006,"sku":"BB-000285","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/7931\/5942\/files\/b_315a4700-9eb0-4d67-bf82-0ce8163474df.jpg?v=1787688225","url":"https:\/\/www.breethingbooks.com\/products\/james-kearns-the-performers-complete-portfolio-of-12-signed-etchings-w-poem-by-john-ciardi-artist-s-copy-with-autograph-letter","provider":"Breething Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}