Synopsis
DIRTY BABY is a provocative "trialogue" between the paintings of Ed Ruscha, the music of Nels Cline, and the poems of David Breskin. The title comes from the idea that when different art forms mate, the resulting offspring is no purebred but rather a wonderfully dirty and lovable mutt. The book is divided into two "sides" in the manner of a vinyl record: Side A offers a time-lapse history of Western Civilization; Side B charts the American misadventure in Iraq. The 66 Ruscha pictures in the book are drawn from two rarely seen bodies of work, the "Silhouettes" and the "Cityscapes," in which Ruscha uses "censor strips" in place of the words which normally occupy a prominent place in his pictures. Throughout, Breskin's lyrical verses, using the ancient Arabic form of the ghazal, serve as powerful companions to Ruscha's gorgeously reproduced paintings. To this mix Cline adds more than an hour-and-a-half of new music for a large ensemble: by turns rhapsodic and edgy, heartfelt and raucous, it ranges from acoustic impressionism to dense, dark electronica. Housed in a luscious slipcase and including four CDs, two of music and two of spoken-voice poetry, this vibrant, polyphonic book is a wild surprise produced by three of the most exciting artists working today.
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About the Author
ED RUSCHA is a world-famous artist, who lives in Los Angeles. NELS CLINE is a guitarist and composer. He is the lead guitarist for the band Wilco and fronts his own trio, The Nels Cline Singers. DAVID BRESKIN is a writer and record producer. His books include poetry, journalism, fiction, and collaborations with visual artists. He lives in San Francisco.
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DIRTY BABY is a provocative "trialogue" between the paintings of Ed Ruscha, the music of Nels Cline, and the poems of David Breskin. The title comes from the idea that when different art forms mate, the resulting offspring is no purebred but rather a wonderfully dirty and lovable mutt.
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hardcover. Condition: very good +. no jacket. 12 1/4 x 12 1/8" Book in slipcase with four CDs. dime still intact on cover. This book has a stamp from a University Library on verso of title page also stamped withdrawn. no other library markings or indications. shipping will be extra, please inquire. Pictures by Ed Ruscha, Music by Nels Cline and Ghazals by David Breskin. Seller Inventory # 120854
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Elegant, but sturdy slip case with very light rubbing. Tight binding, solid boards with sharp corners, clean, unmarked pages throughout, includes 4 compact discs. Seller Inventory # ws16129
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Book as new in slipcase. Slipcase shows some shelf-wear. Book with coin-inlay. Plus 4cd`s. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 4000 4°, slipcase, hardbound, 4 cds. Seller Inventory # 12347
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Prestel. Quarto. In a black slipcase that reveals the title, and the artists. Complete with 4 CDs, and a dime embedded to front book panel. FIRST EDITION. Seller Inventory # art r
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Delmonico Books, 2010 . Quarto. Black cloth over black boards stamped in gold. Book is like new with no writing in a like new slipcase. Sharp corners and spine straight. Complete with 4 CDs, and a dime embedded to front book panel. 34 pages on side A. 38 pages on side B. ISBN: 3791350838. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ships with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. Seller Inventory # 92715
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Condition: Wie neu. 160 S. Zustand sehr gut. Wirkt ungelesen. Schuber mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren. Mit 4 CDs. 1045 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2400 Gebundene Ausgabe, Maße: 31.27 cm x 4.09 cm x 32.54 cm. Seller Inventory # 46219