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Mr. Knife Miss Fork
Illustrated by: Max Ernst (German (active in France and the United States), 1891–1976)
In collaboration with: Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)
Author: René Crevel (French, 1900–1935)
Translator: Kay Boyle (American, 1902–1992)
Publisher: Black Sun Press (founded in 1927)
Binding by: A.J. Gonon (French, 20th century)
In collaboration with: Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)
Author: René Crevel (French, 1900–1935)
Translator: Kay Boyle (American, 1902–1992)
Publisher: Black Sun Press (founded in 1927)
Binding by: A.J. Gonon (French, 20th century)
1931
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 19 original photograms
Dimensions
Overall: 18.4 x 12.3 x 1.8 cm (7 1/4 x 4 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number2008.93
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Black Sun Press, 1931
Catalogue Raisonné
G. R. Minkoff, Bibliography of Black Sun Books, A41; Rainwater 30; Roth, Book of 101 Books, pp. 66-67
Description(Paris: Black Sun Press, 1931) 18 cm; [2 ff.] 38 pp. [1 f.], plus 19 plates; original publisher's gilt- and blind-stamped black buckram (red cloth box).
Surreal literary illustrations.
Surreal literary illustrations.
ProvenanceGardner Colby Walworth (born 1878; bookplate); Ars Libri, Ltd., Boston (Cat. 142 [2008], no. 44), from whom purchased by MFA, March 26, 2008.