Alt, Otmar (artist) — Die Kinguine

Berlin, Verlag Galerie Schmucking, Publisher, 1968. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps in glassine jacket, housed in orange cloth clamshell case. #12 of a presumed edition of 100 examples that contain extra illustrations, with another 400 issued not containing the extra illustrations. Signed by the artist on the colophon, as well as on the extra illustrations. 11 color linocut illustrations (including cover) in the book, plus the same 11 color illustrations in larger form, laid in loose, as issued, in the clamshell case. All text in German. An artist's style book of color illustrations by German artist, Otmar Alt, known for his color paintings and sculpture reminiscent of work by Miro and Klee. VERY GOOD+ book in a good+ slipcase. Minor curling to the covers of the book. Minor bumping to the corners of the loose illustrations. Slipcase dented along the spine, with uneven fading and a few small stains. Very Good .