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Hymn to Hermes / Thalia ; Young, Karl., 2000

 Item
Identifier: CC-34640-36341

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Scope and Contents

This work consists of a conventional poem by Karl Young illustrated by four ideograms designed by thalia. thalia's ideograms are 'Patron of Thieves,' 'Let Us Praise,' 'Exploration Turned Against Us' and 'Peace with Ourselves.' The poem 'Exploration Turned Against Us' has the appearance of a standing crane. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 2000

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 pamphlet (string spine) (8 pages)) ; 21.6 x 17.9 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

portfolio box s

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: Kenosha, Wisconsin : Light and Dust Books. Signed by: Karl Young (b. c. - back page); thalia (l. r. - back page). Inscription: To Ruth & Marv Sackner. Nationality of creator: Australian and American. General: Added by: RED; updated by: RED.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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