marvel ann's dream by Jody Williams
Journey through an inner space where time, motion, form and
color all play a role! We follow marvel ann on a wonderful
dream discovery of visual perceptions, as she questions what
is found and searches for some sense and order to it all.
Silkscreen, letterpress, and chine colle on handmade paper
with hand-sewn binding. 1989, edition 40, 4 1/8" x 5 7/8"
$60
In this Land by Judith Blumberg
The paradox of militarism and domestic life, presented
through fragmented collage and text: "In this friendly,
freedom-loving land". The text is paired in different
combination with images of soldiers as well as a happy
couple, leading the reader to question the relationship of
the two in our land. 1988, edition 325, offset, 8 1/2" x 8
1/2" $30
The Art/Life Institute Handbook by Linda
Montano
A collection of simple performance exercises, based on the
authorâs own work and observations. 1988, edition 150,
offset, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" $10
How to Get a Job and What Job to Get by
Janis Krasnow
A parody of the how-to books that have flooded the market.
in the last 20 years. This book answers your most
fundamental career question. 1988, edition 500, offset, 5
1/2" x 8 1/2" $5
Tunnel Map by Carol June Barton
A circular book with a peephole in the cover! Successive
layers transport us from one landscape to another as we peer
through the cover. The cover contrasts the flatness of the
outer world map with actual "topography" depicted in the
tunnel. Silkscreen printed. 1988, edition 150, 8" diameter
(8" x 10" open) $95
Going to Camp Meditation About AIDS,
Quarantine, Exile and Personal Loss designed and executed by
Lyman Piersma
20 contributors provided color xeroxes, silkscreens, rubber
stamps, photography and poetry, and fiction to this
compilation. This is an accordion book structure which
unfolds into a cross shape. Overall design of the pages and
cover by Piersma is a bold and somber black and white
graphic. The container is closed with a clay embossed seal.
1987, edition 65, 8" x 9" (22 1/2" x 69" open) $250
My Nine Migraine Cures by Ann Kalmbach
and Tatana Kellner
This black and white offset book tells you what to do with a
headache that's bigger than your head. This KAKE action
book comes complete with movable parts so that you can try
out the different solutions for yourself. Published by WSW
and Visual Studies Workshop. Offset with die cuts. 1987,
edition 300, 9 1/8" x 13 1/2" $40
Don't Bug the Waitress by Susan Baker
A humorous, silkscreened collection of images and anecdotes
by a former waitress. Housed in a printed paper folio, the
three accordion books visually and verbally describe the
plight of the waitress from behind the scene. 1987, edition
200, 7 1/2" x 11 1/2" (11 1/2" x 22 1/2" open) $50
Garden Spots by Anita Wetzel
A two-part book that unfolds into related wall pieces to be
viewed in any of the modular formats into which they unfold.
The bright, lyrical, and painterly silkscreen images place
you in a musical garden. 1986, edition 100, 11 1/2" x 14
1/2" closed, TALKING GARDENS opens to 20" x 33" SHOOTS,
STALKS AND BLOOMS opens to 22" x 48" $150
What Day Is It by Kate Van Houten
A visual intervention with the poetry by Liliane Giraudon,
this beautifully printed silkscreen book includes text,
pop-ups, a Polaroid photograph and painterly reactions to
Polaroid Poem I. A cassette tape of the poet reading her
poem comes with each book. A sensual, hand-crafted work.
1986, edition 63 signed and numbered, 9 1/4" x 11 1/4"
$200
Journey Tales by Ann Kresge
A hand bound folio of seven color viscosity etchings and
accompanying letterpress broadsides printed on rag paper.
The multi-color etchings are visual reactions to the stories
and masks of storyteller/sculptor Suzanne Benton who
collected them while traveling around the world. These
stories are from the verbal traditions of different
cultures, and the rich imagery reflects these sources.
Housed in a handmade folio box. 1985, edition 30, 11" x 15"
$800
Some Stories of Sainthood and Propagation by
Sandra Schwimmer
An accordion fold book becomes a cross upon opening. It is a
book of legends, comparing the propagation of faith, and
ironically examines the spiritual awakening religious
doctrine suggests. 1984, edition 500, offset, 5 1/2" x 8
1/2" (20 1/2" x 60") $10
The Coming Matriarchy by J. Catherine
Bebout
Fantasy journey into a paradise and another time when the
world is joyously ruled by many mighty, winged matriarchs.
Vivid color etchings unfold to tell the story. Silkscreened
text. 1984, edition 55, 10" X 11 1/2" (29" x 29 1/2" open)
$200
A Game of Chess by Ellen Wallenstein
This twelve panel accordion-fold book is composed of black
and white photographs on alternating black and white dotted
background murals. Images of statuary and monuments present
a surreal and shadowy vision. Offset printed. 1986, edition
of 500, 6" x 6" (6" x 60" open) $15
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