Description: The Landmark Graphic NovelBUILDING STORIESBy Chris Ware2012Inscribed first edition of Ware's most ambitious work, a non-linear graphic novel completed over ten years and incorporating myriad techniques and forms.Near fine. Recalling the work of Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp, BUILDING STORIES is a physical, tactile work made of individual pieces that the reader must assemble together to tell the story of an unnamed woman living in a three-story brownstone in Chicago. Martha Kuhlman said of the work, "The project-to document the multiple perspectives of these characters-aspires to a graphic novel on the scale of James Joyce's Ulysses." A monument. New York: Pantheon, 2012. Illustrated paper-covered box measuring 11.5" x 17.75" approx. containing fourteen individual items including volumes in cloth, paper boards, broadsides and booklets. Inscribed to box lid interior (copyright page) "To Nick, best of luck! C. Ware./2012.". Original interior shrinkwrap opened but present. Minor wear to box at edges. Paper at front cover lifting slightly. Two tiny stains at one edge. Contents pristine. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 220 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Ware, Chris
Publisher: Pantheon
Year Printed: 2012
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
