extra- "bullet in the brain cures man's mental problems": a collection of bizarre and unusual new stories from the pages and the chronicle, the examiner, and other newspapers
rare association copy, [unknown date].
handmade compilation of interesting headlines by the legendary lettering artist, type designer, and painter. parkinson is most famous for designing the rolling stones masthead, esquire logo, and the san francisco chronicle nameplate.
likely a joke compilation circulated amongst close friends, this copy belonged to longtime friend and collaborator brad holland. brad sites jim as his first and biggest influence in lettering.
no current or previous listings could be found online. no holdings in oclc.
[oakland, california]: jim parkinson. 9 x 11 inches. unpaginated. bound in an acco pressboard report cover. condition: light bumping to corners. near fine.
from the library of brad holland.
references: printmag(dot)com 2018 article by steven heller titled "brad holland’s letters to self." Item #2337
Price: $750.00
