A BOOK FULL OF SPOONS

[Ohio]: [Cal Kowal], 1975. Very good plus.. First edition of Cal Kowal's evocative photographic essay on Joe "Mr. Spoons" Jones, a Cincinnati spoon player. Kowal dives into various cultural and historical aspects of Cincinnati as he chronicles the life and times of Mr. Spoons, a talented and comedic musician. This artist's book features images of bar-goers and candids of Mr. Spoons, capturing a snapshot of mid-70's Cincinnati kitsch. Includes a 45 RPM record of recordings of four of Mr. Spoons' tunes. 8'' x 8.25''. Original metal spiral binding with black and white pictorial wrappers. Illustrated throughout in black-and-white, with one transparency. (truncated) [64] pages. Signed by Kowal at colophon. 7'' 45 RPM record of songs by Mr. Spoons tucked into pocket of rear board. Light wear to edges; shallow crease to upper front corner. Occasional light soiling to edges. Else clean and bright. (Inventory #: 40397)