Ben Vautier, Ben Dieu Art Total Sa Revue

Nice, self-published, 1963-1964. Two brown folders assembled in printed kraft paper wrapper, 31 x 22 cm, housing approx. 35 loose sheets of various colours, with collages, stamps, texts and editions by Ben Vautier. The covers of the separate folders are profusely decorated with original collages (on front, cover and interior). There are 2 extra cardboard sheets pasted to the wrapper as well as a printed sheet featuring the window of Gallery One in London. This copy is from 1964 and belonged to Rudolf Peereboom, who was the owner of Galerie Amstel 47 in Amsterdam where Ben did one of his first shows in Nov./Dec. 1964. It is signed and dedicated to 'brother RP' on the first page.

The magazine was meant to be produced in an edition of 300, but far fewer copies were made. All copies are unique, there appear to be variations in content between any two copies. Wrapper with wear especially along spine area, mirror pasted on one of the folders is broken, some collages have loose parts as tape and glue has lost its grip, but most sheets are in good condition. Rare item.