"William S. Burroughs" at Tony Shafrazi Gallery (1988)






New York City: Tony Shafrazi Gallery (exhibition brochure, accordion folded), 1988.
8.75" x 5.75" closed; 8.75" x 29.5" open and unfolded.

William S. Burroughs, an exhibition brochure for a solo show of the paintings of William S. Burroughs at Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York City, between 19 December 1987 and 24 January 1988. The cover photo of Burroughs is by Kate Simon, taken on 14 September 1987 in Lawrence, Kansas.

This includes four reproductions of the art shown, a literary contribution by Burroughs – "Entrance to the Museum of Lost Species" – and a list of exhibited works.

Shoaf II.226.
Schottlaender v4.B6.

Contents: 

  • William S. Burroughs: 
    • "Entrance to the Museum of Lost Species" (prose)
    • "Sore Shoulder" (shot plywood, 1982)
    • "The Red Skull" (paint on shot plywood, 1987)
    • "Mr. Bradley Mr. Martin" (photos on shot plywood, 1982)
    • "People of the Lie/The Lie Decade" (collage and paint on plywood, 1987)
  • Works in the Exhibition

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