Lewis Baltz - Rule Without Exception [Signed] - 1991
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A catalog published in conjunction with the retrospective “Rule Without Exception”, which toured several venues in the United States in 1991-1992. The publication reexamines Lewis Baltz’s early works from the 1960s and 1970s, presenting a systematic account of his methodology through both images and critical texts.
Baltz’s photographs—depicting suburban industrial zones and newly developed landscapes with repetitive, objective precision—are interpreted not as subjective expressions but as a “rule-based visual protocol.” In this sense, the book functions less as a conventional photobook than as a research-oriented document. Situating Baltz’s practice within the contexts of Minimalism and Conceptual Art, it clarifies how Baltz transformed photography from a medium of emotion into one structured by formal systems.
Edited by the artist, poet, and art critic Bernard Lamarche-Vadel. Signed by Lewis Baltz.
Author: Lewis Baltz
Title: Rule Without Exception
Publisher: Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
Year: 1993
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket.
Condition: Fine.
Signature: Signed by Lewis Baltz
Seller's Story
Totodo is a curated antiquarian bookstore based in Japan, dedicated to art books, photography, exhibition catalogues, artist publications, and rare out-of-print titles.
Rather than operating as a volume-driven reseller, we approach bookselling as a form of editorial practice. Each work is carefully selected for its artistic significance, historical context, and lasting relevance, with an emphasis on titles that have shaped visual culture and contemporary thought.
Drawing from decades of experience in the Japanese art book ecosystem, as well as relationships with collectors, estates, and specialized distributors, we are able to present material that is both culturally important and increasingly scarce in the international market.
We maintain rigorous standards for condition assessment and bibliographic accuracy, and every item is securely packaged for international shipment. Our aim is to provide collectors and institutions with thoughtfully chosen works, professional service, and complete transparency.
A catalog published in conjunction with the retrospective “Rule Without Exception”, which toured several venues in the United States in 1991-1992. The publication reexamines Lewis Baltz’s early works from the 1960s and 1970s, presenting a systematic account of his methodology through both images and critical texts.
Baltz’s photographs—depicting suburban industrial zones and newly developed landscapes with repetitive, objective precision—are interpreted not as subjective expressions but as a “rule-based visual protocol.” In this sense, the book functions less as a conventional photobook than as a research-oriented document. Situating Baltz’s practice within the contexts of Minimalism and Conceptual Art, it clarifies how Baltz transformed photography from a medium of emotion into one structured by formal systems.
Edited by the artist, poet, and art critic Bernard Lamarche-Vadel. Signed by Lewis Baltz.
Author: Lewis Baltz
Title: Rule Without Exception
Publisher: Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
Year: 1993
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket.
Condition: Fine.
Signature: Signed by Lewis Baltz
Seller's Story
Totodo is a curated antiquarian bookstore based in Japan, dedicated to art books, photography, exhibition catalogues, artist publications, and rare out-of-print titles.
Rather than operating as a volume-driven reseller, we approach bookselling as a form of editorial practice. Each work is carefully selected for its artistic significance, historical context, and lasting relevance, with an emphasis on titles that have shaped visual culture and contemporary thought.
Drawing from decades of experience in the Japanese art book ecosystem, as well as relationships with collectors, estates, and specialized distributors, we are able to present material that is both culturally important and increasingly scarce in the international market.
We maintain rigorous standards for condition assessment and bibliographic accuracy, and every item is securely packaged for international shipment. Our aim is to provide collectors and institutions with thoughtfully chosen works, professional service, and complete transparency.
Details
Number of books
10
Subject
Photography
Book title
Rule Without Exception [Signed]
Author/ Illustrator
Lewis Baltz
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1991
Height
34 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
24.6 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press / Des Moines Art Center
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Signed by author
Number of pages
154
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