F1. 1972.

Dunsyre: Wild Hawthorn Press, 1972
6.7 x 18.5cm, 4pp. Two photographs by Finlay of one of his home-made toys – here a frigate. On closer inspection one suddenly realises that the photograph is the same one only flipped so that the reflection from the water creates a visual illusion of solidity when it is dominant. Under one image the word “Fregatte” is set and under the other “Frigate” hence on the left the German and on the right the English words for the battleship. Hence by a simple rotation Finlay’s photograph displays both sides of the conflict.
This card is signed on the back cover “Love from Ian” in blue ink. VG+.