Observations on Local Vagrancy Plymouth by Robert O. Lenkiewicz - n.d.

CIty of Plymouth Museums & Art Gallery. 1997, the catalogue from a Plymouth exhibition, - a large booklet, partly folding, partly stapled, 8 pages in total, each measuring 8 x 18 inches approx. The text comprises a brief biog. of the artist, followed by descriptions of 20 'projects', such as Vagrancy, Death & The Maiden, Mental Handicap, Love & Romance etc. There is no author credit for the bio and description and from the tone, it appears likely they were written by the artist himself. Each includes extensive attributed quotes from the artist, and quotes from other thinkers , such as Nietszche, and most feature a b&w image | this copy shows moderate general wear, with scuffing at lower right corner, and drawing pin damage at upper corners; free of name, notes etc | professional booksellers based in the UK | we package with great care and usually dispatch within 24hrs, always within two working days | please request scans or further information on any of our listings, which are all in stock… Read More

1997, the catalogue from a Plymouth exhibition - a large booklet, partly folding, partly stapled, 8 pages in total, each measuring 8 x 18 inches approx. The text comprises a brief biog. of the artist, followed by descriptions of 20 'projects', such as Vagrancy, Death & The Maiden, Mental Handicap, Love & Romance etc. There is no author credit for the bio and description and from the tone, it appears likely they were written by the artist himself. Each includes extensive attributed quotes from the artist, and quotes from other thinkers , such as Nietszche, and most feature a b&w image | this copy is gently read, clean and bright, free of name, notes etc | professional booksellers based in the UK | we package with great care and usually dispatch within 24hrs, always within two working days | please request scans or further information on any of our listings, which are all in stock and ready to be dispatched .

Great resource for information about the life and work of the cult artist Robert O. Lenkiewicz who died in 2002. Auction catalogue for a sale on Saturday 12th April 2008, at Bearne's, Westpoint, Exeter. 207 pages, colour illustrations, (532 lots). Minimal shelf wear, no inscriptions, tight binding, fine bright condition. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.

Plymouth: White Lane Press,, 1997. First edition, first printing. Inscribed by the artist to "Michael and Frances, Warm wishes, R. O. Lenkiewicz". The text is an edited transcript of a series of interviews with two friends of Lenkiewicz. Square quarto. Original illustrated wrappers, titles to front covers and spine in white. With 42 colour plates including the covers after paintings by Lenkiewicz. Edges rubbed and corners lightly creased.