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Stored in Cromb ie box. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Includes listing of all artist/poets on Postcard seies including Marvin Sackner. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This exhibition was curated by Richard Minsky and sponsored by the US Information Agency for an African tour. "Ant Pudding," an artist book by Jack Hirschman was loaned to the exhibition by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The exhibition originated from the Mills College Book Arts program. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This book describes techniques, lists supplies, and illustrates specific bookmaking techniques. It defines types of book bindings, provides a history of the book, and is profusely illustrated.The artist books that are depicted in this book which are also held by the Sackner Archive include "Sand Alphabet" by Gerard Charriere, "An Only Kid" by Lynne Avadenka, "The George Book" by Joan Iverson Goswell, "Skyscraper Datebook" by purgatory press, and "Everyday Road Signs" by Carol Barton. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The title "Ithaca" is the chapter in Homer's "Odyssey" which corresponds to the chapter on James Joyce's "Ulysses" from which the excerpts appear in this book. The woodcut illustration of James Joyce was made by Tara McLeod. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This catalogue depicts and annotates books that Maret printed, some of whom were written by others. It is mentioned that Maret's books are held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The presses are listed alphabetically and include works from Arion Press, Black Sun Press, Gehenna Press, Kaldewey Press and Mutel Art Books. A detailed description of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Didier Mutel is included. The Sackner Archive holds both the English and French version of this extraordinary book. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

The number 6451 in the title refers to the room number where Hamady taught his students. This catalogue is an homage to Hamady from his students who provide statements about him or their work. Charles Alexander, a former student who provides a statement, mentions that his books are held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This publication is the last from John Crombie and Kickshaws because of "waning stamina and resources... The book is a stream of type carrying its cargo of verbal flotsam past occasional islands, meandering between the figure-incrusted embankments." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Cathy Courtney researched the history and developments of the Circle Press by its creator, Ron King. She wrote this book as part of the London Institute's Research Project "The Art of the Book 1960 to the Present Day" based at Camberwell College of Arts in collaboration with the Chelsea College of Art and Design, London. The opening section describes Ron King's background, how he started the press and his relationships with collaborating artists. Following chapters describe specific bookworks including the following held by the Sackner Archive: Scenes from the Alphabet, posters and pamphlets, Bluebeard's Castle, Sports et Divertissements, The White Alphabet and Anansi Company. The Circle Press Books are well documented and illustrated throughout this artistically presented volume . -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Marvin Sackner published his famous "Chicken Soup" postcard with PPP in 1987. The Sackner Archive is listed in "Collections." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.