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Abracadabra: An Homage To N.H. Werkman, Werner Pfeiffer, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Abracadabra: An Homage To N.H. Werkman, Werner Pfeiffer, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
2 dimensional flexagons and corresponding loose plates, enclosed in a four sided, cloth covered shaped portfolio; cover; various elements; detail; flat view of flexagon structure; detail. A tribute to the life and work of N.H. Werkman, noted German Graphic Designer. As Werkman playfully used text and letter forms as image, the flexagons revolve to reconfigure each composition.
Bluestem, Karen Hanmer, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Bluestem, Karen Hanmer, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
Flag book variation with 2 concertina spines attached back to back to 2 end pieces. Sculptural book. Colophon; extended view; view from above, extended; flattened view. . A quote from Willa Cather's book My Àntonia, about the movement of the tall prairie grass, is illustrated through the movement of the book pages.
Playing With Fire, Sandra Jackman, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Playing With Fire, Sandra Jackman, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
accordion fold with hard covers; cover; title page; interior spreads; interior page. The artist has taken a trade edition pop-up book and embellished it with collaged photographs and drawings, illustrating the story of Faust. Includes a ritual ring to be worn while reading the book. View video of Playing with Fire. ">
Sunrise 1, Jill Timm, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Sunrise 1, Jill Timm, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
accordion variation with three cascading panels, housed in silk covered slipcase; box cover; cover; interior spreads. Tinted sky and mountains, printed on three unfolding panels reveal a peaceful sunrise landscape.
Snake, Maria G. Pisano, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Snake, Maria G. Pisano, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
tunnel book variation with parallel concertina sides, enclosed in a printed wrapper; cover; accordion, folded out; colophon. A long, narrow tunnel book unfolds like a slithering snake.
Alphabook 3, Scott Mccarney, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Alphabook 3, Scott Mccarney, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
2 accordion fold books with pop-up elements, enclosed in vellum wrapper; cover; interior views, pop-up. Cut outs unfold to reveal in one accordion book the letters A-M and in the other N-Z.