Vintage 1979 “The Passport” by Saul Steinberg Paperback Book

Up for sale is a Vintage 1979 “The Passport” by Saul Steinberg Paperback Book! It measures 9 1/8” by 12” around the outside cover. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (all pages intact; some light surface wear to outside cover). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This 1979 revised edition of Saul Steinberg’s The Passport is a captivating monograph that showcases the legendary New Yorker cartoonist’s masterful blend of graphic satire and mid-century modernism. Featuring an insightful introduction by John Hollander, this oversize softcover edition is celebrated for its unique design, featuring thick, protective French flaps that evoke the aesthetic of a classic dust jacket. Inside, the volume serves as a brilliant, timeless parody of human bureaucracy and institutional identity, packed with Steinberg's iconic, intricate drawings of faux legal documents, mock diplomas, counterfeit passports, and elaborate calligraphic fingerprints. It stands as a definitive collection of 20th-century visual wit, providing a fascinating glimpse into the artist's whimsical worldview, and remains a highly desirable reference and display piece for collectors of modern art, graphic illustration history, and sophisticated satirical literature.

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