Description: Kesey's Garage Sale by Ken Kesey Hand painted and fully marbled by Ken Kesey, signed as well New York: The Viking Press, 1973. xviii, 238 pp. First edition. A uniquely decorated copy, fully marbled in white, red, yellow, and green by Kesey on covers as well as edges. Painted inscription "For Keith / Ken Kesey" on front free endpaper. According his son Zane, Ken began experimenting with marbling techniques in 1964 while traveling on the bus FURTHUR and dropping acid for the first time. Oil paint floating in a puddle entranced the Merry Pranksters and they began dipping objects into the mixture, creating instant objet d'art. Later in his life Kesey returned to this technique, psychedelically marbling, finishing, and signing around 15-20 books total. This is one of those scarce copies. Near Fine with paint rubbed off extremities and a small spot on bottom of front board. No jacket. A psychedelic lollipop swirl of original art from the acclaimed writer and countercultural icon.
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Year Printed: 1973
Topic: Essays & Speeches
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Ken Kesey
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: The Viking Press
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: 1st Printing, Hand Painted by Ken Kesey, Inscribed by Kesey, 1st Edition
Region: North America
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: Yes
Illustrator: Ken Kesey
Personalized: Yes
Modification Description: Hand painted with psychedelic marbling by author
Signed: Yes
