published to mark a retrospective exhibition of John Furnival’s work at the Laing Art Gallery and Annexe in Sunderland, 12 November – 11 December 1971. Contents: Openings Press: An Appreciation and Bibliography, written and compiled by Thomas A. Clark; introduction/interview by Jonathan Williams. Inside the back cover is a pocket containing reproductions of Furnival’s work (in various sizes and colours), including Semi-Idiotic Poem by Ian Hamilton Finlay and Furnival. 13 prints in total. The publication is like a stand-alone mini-exhibition of important Furnival works. Edition of 600 copies. This copy is No.35 of the 50 signed and numbered copies by John Furnival.

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