New Haven. Yale University Press. 2009. Hardbound w. typographic cover, in faux pebbled leather. Book Condition: Like New. 76pp. (ill. in b/w). 

Standing as a rare and invaluable resource for understanding one of the most enigmatic and provocative works in the history of art. This manual offers a unique glimpse into the creation and conceptualization of Duchamp's final masterpiece, "Étant Donnés," a multimedia installation that he worked on in secret for over twenty years until its unveiling after his death. Illustrated with 116 black-and-white Polaroids captured by the artist himself and accompanied by 35 pages of his handwritten notes and sketches, the updated version introduces a fresh essay by Michael R. Taylor, highlighting the manual's pivotal role in comprehending Duchamp's artistic methodology, alongside the inaugural English translation of the artist's text.

Out of print and highly sought after by collectors and scholars alike, this manual provides detailed instructions, sketches, and insights into the construction and assembly of the complex components that comprise "Étant Donnés." From the intricate mechanisms of its voyeuristic peepholes to the meticulously crafted tableau vivant that forms its centerpiece, Duchamp's instructions offer tantalizing clues into the symbolism and meaning embedded within the work.