Retell the Tale, 1997
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Scope and Contents
Laxson writes that the "title is inspired by D.H. Lawrence who said - Don't trust the artist. Trust the tale." And the tale is written by Laxson in brilliant twists, turns, shapes of typography and drawings. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 1997
Creator
- Laxson, Ruth (Person)
Extent
0 See container summary (1 hard cover book (string spine) + 2 pages (fold-out, translucent paper, collaged, stitched, letterpress) + page (collaged, letterpress) + page (translucent paper, letterpress, stitched, collaged) + 4 pages (etching) + 4 pages (translucent paper, letterpress, perforated) + 2 pages (etching, collaged, fold-out, stitched) (21 pages)) ; 31 x 30.7 x 1 cm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
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Custodial History
The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, gift of Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.
General
Published: Atlanta, Georgia : Press 63. Signed by: Ruth Laxson (l.r.- colophon). Nationality of creator: American. General: About 15 total copies. About 8 number copy. General: Added by: RED; updated by: RED.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
125 W. Washington St.
Main Library
Iowa City Iowa 52242 United States
319-335-5921