THE BOOK OF THE ZODIAC
1974
Miniature book survey of the Zodiac signs, from an edition of "about 75" copies signed by the printer.
Book Arts & Fine Press
ZODIAC POSTERS
1974
Handsome small selection of minuscule broadsides, each featuring a brief description of a sign of the Zodiac, along with an illustration.
A YEAR OF SMOKE
1999
Signed limited first edition of this contemplative artist's book that reflects on the intangibility of time, featuring a striking illustration executed in smoke.
LE TRESOR DU BIBLIOPHILE ROMANTIQUE ET MODERNE 1801-1875
1976
Limited edition re-issue of this major bibliography of French novels first published in 1925-28, a formative reference work for book collectors and scholars on the subject.
CARNATIONS: A PLAY IN ONE ACT
(1992)
Limited first edition of this play written early in Carver's career, which "revealed the depths of [his] anguish" at being locked into a domestic life (30).
A TREATISE ON POCKET KNIVES
1964
An appropriately pocket-sized treatise in praise of the pocket knife, beautifully printed and illustrated with black and white line drawings.
THE BASES OF DESIGN
1898
First edition of this illustrated compendium of Walter Crane's aesthetic influences and principles, compiled from his lectures at the Manchester School of Art.
RAVEN
(2007)
Lush manuscript artist's book from the noted calligrapher exploring the mythology, etymology, and poetry of the raven – each page a beautiful swirling of structure and abstraction.
The Complete Nonesuch Dickens
1937-1938
Uncommonly complete and exquisitely preserved set of the landmark Nonesuch Press publication, one of the most fully realized and beautifully executed Dickens collections ever produced — this with the original packing material and documents and in the rare original dust jackets.
THE WORD MADE FLESH
(1996)
Signed second edition of book artist and scholar Johanna Drucker's ode to "the beauty and expressive capability of type."
Manuscript Abecebestiary
1842
An extraordinary early Victorian manuscript, exhibiting a clear High Gothic Revival influence, but stranger and more original.
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Домик в Коломне [DOMIK V KOLOMNE]
1929
Signed limited first edition thus, illustrated by Favorsky, of this Pushkin comic poem with a striking modern design.
THE SCARLET LETTER
1892
Gilded Age edition in an elaborately constructed vernacular dust jacket, with an original watercolor painted onto the front panel, and incorporating silk ribbons.
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ANFANG ENDE [Beginning End]
(2010)
Brilliant artist's book from John Gerard's Paperstudio in which artist Wolfgang Heuwinkel utilizes chromatography to color handmade paper, the sheets then cleverly cut to form the letters that spell "Anfang" (Beginning) and 'Ende' (End) — all appropriately bound dos-a-dos.
SAN FRANCISCO CATS: Nine Lives with Whiskers
1991
Miniature book featuring an illustrated ode to San Francisco's cats, printed letterpress and hand-tinted in many colors.
SHARING EVE'S APPLE
[1989]
First printing of this triangular accordion book of an amorous poem by John Keats, this copy previously owned by the founder of the Miniature Book Society.
DISASTERS OF LOVE: A DEFENSE OF DELILAH
2005
Elaborate and dynamic multimedia artist's book that poetically retells the story of Samson and Delilah from Delilah's perspective.
A DISSERTATION UPON ROAST PIG
1932
Limited edition, signed by the illustrator, of Lamb's diverting and digressive essay on the Pig, for whom he has much appetitive affection but no pity whatever.
BIBLIOMIDGETS OF ACHILLE J. ST. ONGE
1979
First edition of this miniature bibliography of the miniature book output of the St. Onge press, accompanied by a memorial reflection.
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Memorial Book for Dr. R. Allison Miller
(1905)
Sumptuous and gorgeous illuminated manuscript commissioned by Penn Mutual Insurance on the death of its first president — with elegant turn-of-the-century initials and fine calligraphy throughout.
WOODCUTS & WOOD ENGRAVINGS: How I Make Them
1939
Fine press edition of the German emigré's masterful work on printing technique.
HAND OVER HAND
(2006)
Signed limited first edition, one of fifteen copies, of this striking and tactile artist's book, telling a hazy tale with high-contrast woodcuts.
TO STRETCH THE NIGHT
1999-2001
Collaborative limited edition artist's book celebration of poetry by women, with monotypes by Elena Popova, letterpress by Tara Bryan, and featuring a striking bronze bas-relief by Luben Boykov adorning its binding.
COLLECTOR'S BOOK OF BOOKS
(1971)
First printing of this survey of collectible books, with index and a profusion of color photos and much informative text.
TEJIDOS
[2009]
Unique artist's book, a wordless and tactile exploration of texture, color, and negative space.
