Can't edit/see Address Book entries after adding contact image

I added a photo to one of the contacts in Address Book and then all the card info for all contacts disappeared. I still see the names in the "name" list, but I cannot add a new one, edit any of them or do anything. I added the photo from iPhoto and then it seemed to die. Any tips on how to remedy, or at least wipe clean and start over? I thankfully only had three contacts in there (new computer) but I suppose I won't attempt to add any photos in the future. I just need to restart the application somehow and I don't know how to do that. Mac help menu didn't seem to address this at all.
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