Kim Gordon

Chronicles Vol. 2 / Stairway [Is It My Body?]

Zurich: Nieves, 2007. Both books limited to 100 copies with <i>Stairway [Is It My Body?]</i> signed and hand-numbered 31 of 100. <i>Chronicles Vol. 2</i>: Signature-bound 6-1/4" x 8-3/4" in pictorial wraps, [32] pp.
<i>Stairway [Is It My Body</i>: Saddle-stapled octavo in bound-in glassine jacket over illustrated self-wraps, [10] pp.

Published and issued in tandem by Zurich's Nieves who specialize in limited edition artists books.

Both publications feature work by artist and musician Kim Gordon. Chronicles Vol. 2 is a color offset printed grouping of drawings Gordon made for her friends and family, accompanied by unseen photos and collages collected from previous exhibitions.

Issued with a zine of collage and photo graphics outlining a 2003 prose poem reflecting on experiences of growing up in LA, thematically tuned to the opening lines of "Stairway to Heaven" by English rock band Led Zeppelin. Signed and numbered (31 of 100) to lower glassine wrap by Gordon in pencil and red colored pencil. From the collection of friend and fellow musician Tom Verlaine. <i>Chronicles Vol. 2</i> is like new, still in shrink wrap and <i>Stairway[...]</i> is near fine with light wear to glassine wrappers. Item #2549

Price: $400.00