M.S. Bastian Fischbacher - Squeeze - 1997
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Squeeze by M. S. Bastian Fischbacher and Roli Fischbacher is a hardback, German‑language artist’s book, limited to 500 copies (No. 13), numbered first edition published by the authors in 1997, signed by both artists, 72 pages, very good condition.
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Squeeze is an artist’s book created by M. S. Bastian and Roli Fischbacher, published in Zurich in 1997 as a self-published work. This particular copy is number 13 of 500 and bears the signatures of both artists, making it an exceptional collector’s item.
The book was issued in a small, limited edition and today appears very rarely, making it a truly unique collectible title.
The work is an experimental artist’s publication, combining text with visual expression, original typography, and graphic design. It showcases the authors’ distinctive approach to artistic expression through the medium of the book and documents their creative collaboration outside the traditional publishing system.
The book is highly valued among collectors of artist’s books, design, and experimental graphics and represents an important artifact of 1990s modern graphic art, reflecting an innovative and experimental approach to the book as an artistic medium.
Condition: Only tiny imperfections on the edges of the boards, with the lower rear corner slightly bumped; otherwise, the entire publication is in very good and attractive condition.
Seller's Story
I strive to find and offer you the most interesting items from Prague’s antiquarian bookstores and second-hand shops: autographs, rarities, photographs, bibliophilia, old prints, posters, maps, catalogs, high-quality or sold-out books, as well as fine art.
Prague has always been a meeting point of cultures and languages. Especially during the 20th century, Czechoslovakia was visited by numerous world-renowned artists, writers, scientists, and other notable figures who left their mark here and established connections with local culture or institutions. So the selection here will be rich in provenance — including German, French, English, Russian, or, for example, Italian.
However, I will also aim to highlight more or less well-known Czech artists and noteworthy items — of interest to collectors and art lovers, especially those passionate about autographs, fine art, and related fields.
Squeeze is an artist’s book created by M. S. Bastian and Roli Fischbacher, published in Zurich in 1997 as a self-published work. This particular copy is number 13 of 500 and bears the signatures of both artists, making it an exceptional collector’s item.
The book was issued in a small, limited edition and today appears very rarely, making it a truly unique collectible title.
The work is an experimental artist’s publication, combining text with visual expression, original typography, and graphic design. It showcases the authors’ distinctive approach to artistic expression through the medium of the book and documents their creative collaboration outside the traditional publishing system.
The book is highly valued among collectors of artist’s books, design, and experimental graphics and represents an important artifact of 1990s modern graphic art, reflecting an innovative and experimental approach to the book as an artistic medium.
Condition: Only tiny imperfections on the edges of the boards, with the lower rear corner slightly bumped; otherwise, the entire publication is in very good and attractive condition.
Seller's Story
I strive to find and offer you the most interesting items from Prague’s antiquarian bookstores and second-hand shops: autographs, rarities, photographs, bibliophilia, old prints, posters, maps, catalogs, high-quality or sold-out books, as well as fine art.
Prague has always been a meeting point of cultures and languages. Especially during the 20th century, Czechoslovakia was visited by numerous world-renowned artists, writers, scientists, and other notable figures who left their mark here and established connections with local culture or institutions. So the selection here will be rich in provenance — including German, French, English, Russian, or, for example, Italian.
However, I will also aim to highlight more or less well-known Czech artists and noteworthy items — of interest to collectors and art lovers, especially those passionate about autographs, fine art, and related fields.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Cartoons and comics, Graphic design
Book title
Squeeze
Author/ Illustrator
M.S. Bastian Fischbacher
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1997
Height
42 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
29.5 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Publisher
by authors
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Signed, Signed by author, Signed by illustrator
Number of pages
72
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