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(KRIMS, LES). Krims, Les. Introduction by Hollis Frampton. Buffalo, NY: Humpy Press Inc., 1975. First Edition. 12mo. Pictorial Wrappers. Photography Monograph. Fine.. np (94pp), 40 color illustrations. Designed by Les Krims. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. "Fictcryptokrimsographs" is one of Les Krims' charming self-published photography books from the seventies. It reproduces in miniature forty vaguely erotic, always humorous Polaroid SX-70 prints along with an introductory essay by the esteemed Hollis Frampton. A bright, most handsome copy of this little gem (cited on page 244 of Alessandro Bertolotti's "Books of Nudes") bearing the Humpy Press Inc. blindstamp additionally SIGNED AND DATED "Krims 75" in the year of publication by the photographer in pencil on the front free endpaper. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. Inventory Number: 021612