This book explores the historical manipulation of womenās sexuality by the Catholic Church. Using quotations from historical texts, it provides an insightful view of how women were systematically degraded, persecuted, tortured and killed to ensure the power of patriarchy. An elaborate edition, with photographic images printed on handmade paper made of linen rags and carrot pulp. Letterpress with hand-bound hardcover. 1993, edition 20, 13" x 10 1/2" x 1" $500

Airborn
by Ann Kresge

Inspired by the artist's visit to China and Japan, Airborn responds to traditional forms in personal ways. A collaboration with poet Melinda Kennedy, text and imagery lyrically describe the five elements of our world. Each print represents and element and the book is organized to visually take flight, progressing from earth to the air. Directions by sculptor/kit artist Tal Streeter describe how to string and fly the kites. The pages/kites are housed in a handmade, hand -printed, cloth-covered folding box. Relief etching, collagraph, chine colle, letterpress and kozo paper. 1993, edition 100, 14" x 11" x 1" $350

Site Readings
by Ann George

How are books represented in our culture as objects of ideological values? What does this mean to us? The author examines values that books have inherited, and when and how they have endured through changes in our culture. Images illustrate the use of books in public spaces--as statuary, in paintings, and as elements of architectural inlay. The text consists of quotations that are telling evidence of the roles that books play in our society. Two color offset, pamphlet style with hard cover. 1993, edition 225,4 1/2" x 7 1/2" $30

B-11226: Fifty Years of Silence 71125: Fifty Years of Silence
by Tatana Kellner

These two volumes preserve the author's parents' memories of internment in several concentration and extermination camps during World War II. Handwritten Czech text, transcribed into English by the author, is printed over contemporary and historical photographic images from concentration camps. The original manuscript is reproduced on transparent interleaved pages. Family photographs provide a poignant contrast to these horrific accounts. Die cut pages fall around a flesh-colored, handmade paper cast of each parent's forearm, tattooed with its ineradicable number. Housed in a wooden box. Silkscreen and cast handmade paper, spiral bound. B-11226: Fifty Years of Silence, edition 50, 1992 71125: Fifty Years of Silence, edition 40, 1992 12" x 20" x 3" $950 each; $1,800 set

Snake
by Sandra Rowe

The youthful adventures of two boys, Īme and Snake". In this long accordion book, text "snakes" around from front to back on paper that has a printed snake skin pattern. Short stories about snakes, both actual and symbolic, relate growing up experiences and lessons learned. A hand painted, textured snake wraps around the book and closes with a velcro clasp. 1992, edition 120, 3 1/2" x 7" (3 1/2" x 78" open). $30

Ten Woodcuts
by Zarina Hashmi

A portfolio of woodcut prints based on Urdu proverbs. The images evoke a feeling of mystery and earthiness using bold, abstract shapes and the symbols of a mountain, hand, snake and night sky. Beautifully printed and housed in a handmade paper folio. Woodcut and chine colle with handmade Nepalese paper.1991, edition 20, 11" x 8 1/2" $500

Daddy was King
by Rochelle Rubinstein

In size and format, this book is reminiscent of a children's book, and its text deals with a child's experience: DADDY WAS KING RULES THE HOUSE WITH AN ANGRY MOUTH AND A HEAVY HAND. Linocut, single signature hardbound. 1991, edition 100, 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" $90


im-ped-e-ment
by Cheri Gaulke

This book investigates abuses of women's feet and footwear through the ages--from ancient Chinese foot binding to high heeled shoes of the present. Personal and historical narratives illustrate the results of cultures' enduring foot fetish. After reading this one, you'll never be tempted to squeeze into "just a half size smaller" again. Nested within is a pop-up which presents the reader with a packet of "seeds" for change. Silkscreen, letterpress on a variety of papers. 1991, edition 200, 10" x 6 1/2" $50

Evidence of Attendants
by MJ Connors

Evidence of angels among us! A collection of objects considered as debris left by angels on their visits to the mortal world. Cards documenting each object are housed within the ten pockets that comprise the pages of this book. On each pocket is a brief introduction to the heavenly bodies that carry out divine work. Offset printed and concertina bound; housed in a translucent envelope.1991, edition 95, 4" x 7" $125

in the morning
by Mei-ling Hom

A dimensional, circular book with pie-shaped pages and text printed on the perimeter. The inside "pages" contain pop-ups relating to the artist's travels in Paris. A truly innovative book design. Silkscreen and letterpress. 1990, edition 100, 6" x 12 1/2" (open) $150

You Waters!
by Sue Bucholz

A handsome book incorporating shaped pages. Different configurations of color, shape and texture are created with transparent overlays. Text adapted from the Book of Daniel. Woodblock on acetate, silkscreen, embossing on shaped handmade paper; concertina bound. 1990, edition 60, 9 3/4" x 9 1/2" $150

Load-Expose
by Nancy Chalker-Tennant

Take a humorous tumble through the process and the terminology of film processing. Rich pen and ink drawings fill each page. A lush journey through the fine art of photography! Two-color silkscreen printed, single signature. Housed in a clear plastic envelope. 1990, edition 100, 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" $40

Lost and Found
by Valerie Maynard

A portfolio of ten black and white silkscreen prints produced as part of the artist's "No Apartheid" series. Using found materials and photographs as a starting point, these beautiful prints express the terror and outrage of apartheid. The suit of ten prints, with an introduction by Toni Morrison, is housed in a hand bound folio box. 1989, edition 20, 30" x 22" $4,000