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by Paul McCarthy, Fredrik Nilsen

This volume presents a photographic inventory of soiled and damaged objects, including toys and bottles used as performance props. Originally an artist's book, it catalogues modern detritus through images of discarded and weathered items.

Accession 2328 ISBN 8881582104 Publisher Edizioni Charta
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