PENN, Asher. Kate Moss Rorschach #1-3

(No place): Self-published, 2009. First edition. Quarto. Unpaginated. Three volumes. Penn continues his investigation into the aesthetic possibilities of the Rorschach inkblot with these three books, each of which focuses on a different photograph by Wolfgang Tillmans of supermodel Kate Moss. Against these backdrops, Penn blots gobs of acrylic paint, subtly and humorously calling attention to the sexual nature of the imagery but also creating a series of shapes that function as armatures, masks, ornate embellishments, wings, and beards. A very scarce set published in an edition of 100 copies. Very good copies.  Still sealed, but tightness of sealing means the copies are a little wavy.