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Richard Serra: Prints: Catalogue Raisonne 1

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This is a beautifully produced, large-format book of some of Richard Serra's most interesting work: prints and multiples from 1972-1999. (Almost all of the items catalogued are prints on paper, but three metal multiples are listed in an appendix.) There are small black-and-white images of all items in a catalogue, plus larger color images of select prints. Since all Serra's work on paper is in black, the color images might not seem so important, but they do give a nice sense of the subtle shades of the paper on which they're printed and a better idea of the texture of some of the more deeply-bitten etchings. There is an interesting introductory essay in English, French and German, that also includes images of Serra sculptures, drawings and prints. So a great guide to Serra prints.

Except... there are a few omissions for the period covered (1972-1999); without trying very hard, I've noticed at least three prints that are not listed (one from the 1973 "New York for Stockholm" portfolio and two political fundraisers for Edward Kennedy from 1980 and 1996), and I suspect that there may be more missing. There is also an earlier multiple (the editioned lead roll from 1968) that could have been included with the three listed. A bit frustrating all of this. I know it's not easy to get something like this completely complete, but hopefully a future edition will include these omitted works, as well as cover Serra's more recent and very exciting prints of the 2000s. Still, well worth the price to the Serra fan.

Beautiful book with a great essay about his work on paper, the prints are reproduced well on the pages and look great. Essential for Serra fans, really helpful to looking for his work at Auction.