A distinctive early presentation of Steve Martin’s absurdist writing, issued in a limited-format edition separate from the later mass-market hardcover. This version features a minimalist, design-forward wrapper with a mounted title label, reflecting the conceptual art-book sensibility of Martin’s earliest literary output.
Printed in 1977, this edition presents the text in its original experimental spirit, prior to its wider popularization. The stripped-down aesthetic and small-press feel place it firmly within late-1970s countercultural publishing rather than mainstream comedy merchandising.
This copy is in fine to near fine condition, with clean pages and a well-preserved exterior. An increasingly uncommon format, especially in this condition, and highly desirable for collectors focused on Steve Martin’s early work, comedy history, and conceptual literature.
A distinctive early presentation of Steve Martin’s absurdist writing, issued in a limited-format edition separate from the later mass-market hardcover. This version features a minimalist, design-forward wrapper with a mounted title label, reflecting the conceptual art-book sensibility of Martin’s earliest literary output.
Printed in 1977, this edition presents the text in its original experimental spirit, prior to its wider popularization. The stripped-down aesthetic and small-press feel place it firmly within late-1970s countercultural publishing rather than mainstream comedy merchandising.
This copy is in fine to near fine condition, with clean pages and a well-preserved exterior. An increasingly uncommon format, especially in this condition, and highly desirable for collectors focused on Steve Martin’s early work, comedy history, and conceptual literature.
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