Art & Correspondence from the Western Front

Vancouver, Canada: Western Front Publication, 1979. First edition, one of of 1,000 copies. [72]pp. 8vo; perfect-bound in printed wraps. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Some minor foxing to textblock top. Light soiling to wraps. Near fine. Inscribed "Best wishes for the 80's" and signed by Michael [Morris] and Vincent [Trasov] on front flyleaf. A selection of work by five of the eight founding members of the Western Front art center in Vancouver, BC; this copy signed by members Michael Morris and Vincent Trasov, who also founded influential correspondence art group Image Bank. Organized in four sections: "Image Bank Correspondence Exchange" by Michael Morris and Vincent Trasov, "Vincent Trasov a.k.a. Mr. Peanut," "New York Corres Sponge Dance School of Vancouver Reunion" by Glenn Lewis, "and "Dr. & Lady Brute Present Spots Before Your Eyes," by Eric Metcalfe and Kate Craig. With contributor bios and bibliographies at rear. $250