Rauschenberg, Art - Forge

New York, Harry Abrams, 1969. Edited by Andrew Forge. Hardcover, with original clear acetate wrapper. 28 x 30 cm, 230 pp. A massive monograph on Robert Rauschenberg (1925 - 2008). First edition.
Designed by the artist himself with a unique layout in which his b/w photographs are overlaid with printed text. The text, which begins on the front cover, is by Andrew Forge. The rear of the book contains notes, an autobiography and bibliography. In fine condition, with a minor tear in the acetate cover.