The Madonna of the Future
San Francisco: Arion Press, 1997.


The Madonna of the Future
San Francisco: Arion Press, 1997. First Thus. Publisher's cloth binding in Fine condition. Limited to 250 numbered copies, signed by Jim Dine, this being copy number 180. Quarto (12 1/4 x 8 3/4 in; 311 x 220 mm). Complete, including one photogravure by Jim Dine.
Originally appearing in The Atlantic Monthly in March 1873, James' The Madonna of the future was hailed as a masterpiece. The narrative of two gentlemen discussing art, life and deferred fame over cigars following a dinner has here been reimagined by photographer Jim Dine. Fine (Item #3557)
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