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(SHAW, JIM). Shaw, Jim. The End is Here Publications, 1981. First Edition. 12mo. Illustrated Wrappers. Artist's Book. Very Good -.. np (54pp), 54 b&w illustrations. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. "Life and Death: A Non-Narrative Narrative" is an early, self-published - with assistance from Ed Ruscha - collection of Jim Shaw's humorous figurative black and white airbrushed drawings that owe a debt of gratitude to "Tex Avery, Basil Wolverton, Virgil Partch, and Big Daddy Ed Roth". An otherwise most handsome example of this uncommon item whose front cover resembles a digest-sized issue of Life magazine showing some light spotting on the inside front and rear covers. It has been priced accordingly. 0-9607640-0-3 Inventory Number: 023965