If you ask me, this is one of the best examples of the artists’ book.

This self-published book documents the design and construction of a one passenger vehicle capable of traveling 100 miles per hour and achieving 100 miles per gallon fuel efficiency.

A beautiful example of Burden’s deadpan realization of absurd concepts.

From the artist:

“During the two month period between August 24 and October 16, 1975, I conceived, designed, and constructed a small one passenger automobile. My goal was to design a fully operational four-wheel vehicle which would travel 100 miles per hour and achieve 100 miles per gallon. I imagined this vehicle as extremely lightweight, streamlined, and similar in structure to both a bicycle and an airplane.

Once the project was conceived, I was compelled to realize it. I set the goal of completing the car for two shows in Europe. I saw building the car as a means toward the end of driving it between galleries in Amsterdam and Paris as a performance. When I arrived in Amsterdam, I knew that the accomplishment of constructing the car had become for me the essential experience. I had already realized the most elaborate fantasy of my life.”

This copy is in great shape. Very minor spots on the front and back covers, but otherwise clean.

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