Contents: 24 leaves of black or white paper, 12 black and 12 white, each with handcut slotes; and initial black blank, initial white blank (colophon). Loose as issued in original black box with 'AC' printed on front. From the original edition of 250 copies - although significantly fewer were produced - signed and numbered in pencil by Rot(h). Original edition of Roth's early 'Op-Art' portfolio, which the artist produced in differing colour combinations, predominately black and white, as herem and also red and black paper was used. Each portfolio was put together by the artist, with the number of sheets varying between 18 to 24 sheets. [Dobke - Dieter Roth, Books + Multiples. Catalogue Raisonne, p. 149].

Exhibition notes:
‘Celebrating one hundred years: The rise and development of the artists book over the last 100 years.’, Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts, Johannesburg. April 1st, 2022, to June 3rd 2022.

Ref: GB/5466