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(HARING, KEITH). Haring, Keith. NP (New York). ND (circa 1986).: NP. First Edition Thus. Large Square 4to. Stapled Illustrated Wrappers. Artist's Book. Fine.. np (20pp), 20 b&w illustrations. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. Distributed in small quantities by Keith Haring's Pop Shop in the mid-eighties, this charming untitled artist's book is commonly referred to as the "Coloring Book". It reproduces twenty whimsical full page drawings in thick black line against white backgrounds meant to be filled in with crayons by artsier members of the younger East Village set. A bright white, most handsome never-colored-in example of this exceedingly uncommon item - NOT to be confused with the Haring's earlier coloring book included in his 1982 Tony Shafrazi catalogue, or the more widely distributed "Keith Haring's Fun Book!!" from 1985. Inventory Number: 022479