The Artifacts of R. Buckminster Fuller: A Comprehensive Collection of His Designs and Drawings [Four Volumes, with original prospectus]

Ward, James edited with descriptions by

Published by Garland Publishing, 1985

About this Item

Complete in four oversized volumes. Garland Publishing, 1985; no later printings indicated; xliv, 184pp. / 276pp. / vi, 416pp. / vi, 394pp. Includes original invoice from 1985. 10-page prospectus laid in, has half of rear wrap missing, else good. From the prospectus: "A Comprehensive Collection of His Designs and Drawings 2,000 drawings in four oversize volumes document more than 100 of Fuller's revolutionary designs with a major introductory essay by William Marlin" and a profile of Fuller by Calvin Tompkins. VG-/G+ condition overall. Bindings are sound, sturdy and square; moderate amount of wear to edges of tan-backed blue cloth boards, a few corners gently turned in; 3/4" long, 1/2" deep bump on rear board of Vol. 1.; black/red titling and illustration remains bright and bold; 3 1/2" long piece torn from bottom corner of Vol. 1 rear-end page; very light foxing to edges of page blocks; text, illustrations very good throughout set. Due to the size/weight of this set extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Artifacts of R. Buckminster Fuller: A Comprehensive Collection of His Designs and Drawings [Four Volumes, with original prospectus]
• Publisher: Garland Publishing
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 250 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science History and Philosophy