ON MY WAY: Poetry and Essays 1912-1947

New York: Wittenborn, Schultz, Inc, 1948. First edition. Very good.. Collected writings by the great Dadaist painter and sculptor, with two original woodcuts. The sixth volume in the series "The Documents of Modern Art", directed by Robert Motherwell. In addition to Arp's own writings, ON MY WAY includes a preface by Motherwell and biographical essays by C. Giedion-Welcker and Gabrielle Buffet-Picabia, with a bibliography by Bernard Karpel. 10'' x 7.5''. Original grey and yellow wrappers with cover and typography by Paul Rand. 145, [1] pages. Text in English, French, and German. English translations by Ralph Manheim. Illustrated with 38 black and white plates and two original color woodcuts (frontispiece and insert). Two sticker shadows/scuffs to front cover; moderate edgewear and light toning. Both woodcuts present. Overall bright and sound.