Monograph (2017) Signed First Edition Reference

Monograph (Rizzoli, 2017) is a 300-page hardcover survey of Ware’s career, designed (naturally) by Ware himself. The book includes sketches, process materials, complete short works, reproductions of unpublished pieces, and contextual commentary. For collectors and scholars, it provides the most comprehensive overview of Ware’s working methods and creative development.

First Edition Identification

Rizzoli New York, 2017. Large-format hardcover with dust jacket. First printing identifiable by copyright page.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $50–$125
• Signed with Ware drawing: $125–$300
• Unsigned first edition: $25–$50

Monograph serves as both a standalone art book and a companion to the primary Ware texts. It is particularly valuable for collectors interested in Ware’s design process and the visual thinking behind his publications.