This exhibition catalog and essay explores the photographic series "Stains" created by Ed Ruscha between 1971 and 1975. Peter Schjeldahl's essay provides critical analysis of Ruscha's work during this period. The catalog documents an exhibition held at the Robert Miller Gallery in 1992.

This catalog serves as a record of a specific exhibition focusing on Ed Ruscha's "Stains" series. The inclusion of an essay by Peter Schjeldahl, a respected art critic, suggests a scholarly and analytical approach to the artwork. The publication documents a significant period in Ruscha's photographic output and its presentation to the public.