Archigram, Peter Cook - Archigram Nine [with seeds] - 1970

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Archigram Nine [with seeds], edited by Peter Cook, is a 1st edition English softback published by Archigram, London (1970) with 20 pages; this very good copy includes an unopened seed packet, two original inserts, and measures 25.5 × 20.5 cm.

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Published in 1970, Archigram Nine is the ninth issue of the influential experimental magazine produced by the British avant-garde architectural group Archigram. Edited by Peter Cook, this issue explores the relationship between technology and nature, adaptable architecture, global networks and concepts such as the Instant City.
The publication is notable for its highly inventive graphic design, combining brightly coloured inks, coloured paper and dynamic layouts. It also includes material relating to Expo ’70 in Osaka, including references to Arata Isozaki’s robots and mobile performance structures, as well as the bilingual “Osakagram” questionnaire presented in Japanese and English.
Described as “The fruitiest Archigram yet,” the issue was originally supplied with a packet of Night-Scented Stock seeds, symbolically linking architecture, growth and the natural environment. The seed packet is often missing from surviving copies, making complete examples particularly desirable.
An important and highly collectible publication at the intersection of radical architecture, graphic design and 1960s-70s counterculture.

CONDITION
Some light soiling to the cover. The seed packet remains unopened. Includes two original advertising inserts.

SHIPPING
Shipped via EMS or DHL. Delivery is available within one week, with a tracking number provided.

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.

Published in 1970, Archigram Nine is the ninth issue of the influential experimental magazine produced by the British avant-garde architectural group Archigram. Edited by Peter Cook, this issue explores the relationship between technology and nature, adaptable architecture, global networks and concepts such as the Instant City.
The publication is notable for its highly inventive graphic design, combining brightly coloured inks, coloured paper and dynamic layouts. It also includes material relating to Expo ’70 in Osaka, including references to Arata Isozaki’s robots and mobile performance structures, as well as the bilingual “Osakagram” questionnaire presented in Japanese and English.
Described as “The fruitiest Archigram yet,” the issue was originally supplied with a packet of Night-Scented Stock seeds, symbolically linking architecture, growth and the natural environment. The seed packet is often missing from surviving copies, making complete examples particularly desirable.
An important and highly collectible publication at the intersection of radical architecture, graphic design and 1960s-70s counterculture.

CONDITION
Some light soiling to the cover. The seed packet remains unopened. Includes two original advertising inserts.

SHIPPING
Shipped via EMS or DHL. Delivery is available within one week, with a tracking number provided.

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
103
Subject
Architecture
Book title
Archigram Nine [with seeds]
Author/ Illustrator
Archigram, Peter Cook
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1970
Height
25.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
20.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Archigram, London
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
20
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