Untitled ["tattoo" book] 1971

James McCracken Jr.'s 1971 "Untitled" is a minimalist book object, featuring a single image of a skull with a snake-like tail. The work is part of a series of "tattoo" books, created by McCracken in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These small, intimate objects often feature simple graphic imagery, echoing the tattoos that were popular at the time. The skull and snake motif is a classic symbol of mortality and transformation, which adds a layer of meaning to McCracken's work.