Dzama's Golden Ticket

Marcel Dzama has gone positively Willy Wonka with the "The Berlin Years".   Although the publication been out for several years, the comparative value of 10 lucky copies has escalated significantly in that time.  You see, just like Wonka, Dzama placed original drawings randomly into 10 of the copies.  I came across the book at Powells and found the opportunity irresistible. I felt just like Charlie stepping out of the candy store, hurriedly unwrapping his purchase as I walked down Hawthorne tearing away at the wrapping.  My end was the same as his though: no golden ticket.  The second time was a charm for Charlie; maybe a should pick up another copy!

Comments

[nicholas forrest]

that is such an awesome idea, i cant believe it hasnt been done before. I would buy a book just for the chance to get a drawing!

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[michael david murphy]

McSweeney's recently republished it. I had a first edition and sold it for hundreds on eBay. No golden ticket, but still!