Handmade Books and Cards / Kropper, Jean G. ; Smith EK ; Faust D ; Mauriello B ; Charriere G ; Avadenka L ; Helfgott G ; Barton CJ ; VanVleit C ; McVarish E ; Silverberg RA ; Colby S ; Beube D ; Smith K ; Carothers M ; McCarney S ; Minsky R ; Kunc K ; Faust D ; Smith EK ; Long ME., 1997
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Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1997
Creator
- Kropper, Jean G. (Person)
- Smith, Esther K., 1956- (Person)
- Faust, Dikko (Person)
Extent
0 See container summary (1 hard cover book (148 pages)) ; 28.7 x 22.3 x .8 cm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
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Custodial History
The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.
General
Published: Worcester, Massachusetts : Davis Publications. Nationality of creator: American. General: Added by: RED; updated by: MARVIN.
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
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