Rivington School: 80s New York Underground

Documents, in words & photographs, the origins & evolution of the legendary Rivington School on New York's Lower East Side, created by a disparate band of "street artists, sculptors, welders, performers, noise bands, trouble makers, & Neoists" who took over abandoned buildings & lots & transformed them into magical new spaces for artistic expression. Because it was unpermitted, the city of New York, was constantly dismantling the School's work. Though WorldCat lists a British edition from 2016, there is no mention of this edition in this book. At the least, it is the FIRST American edition, First Printing, from 2020, & only 11 copies of either edition are located worldwide (5/24). Large softcover quarto (9" x 12") has glossy black./white/gray/red decorative wrappers, in 288 pages. Condition is Near Fine, with extremely mild edgewear. Else, completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, colors vivid. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 1570273715

ISBN-13: 9781570273711

Publisher: Autonomedia

Year: 2020

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

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Country: United States