Artists' Books
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Creation Date
2021
Keywords
artists' books; poetry; moons; toy books; movable books; letterpress printing
Description
1 volvelle : color illustrations ; 19 x 19 cm + 1 card (2 unnumbered pages Edition limited to 50 numbered copies, signed. Artists' book in the form of a volvelle, a chart made of concentric paper wheels. "To see the current lunar phase, begin by rotating the sun disc until the pointer rests on the desired date. Count the number of days since the last new moon or use an almanac to determine the day of the lunar cycle and move the moon disc to that number. As the moon reveals its ever-changing shape, so too does the poem that radiates from the volvelle's heart. Fear not. During the full moon, my father's mother will watch over you"--Added explanatory card. "Poetry, typesetting, and design by Monica Ong. Printing, gold foil stamping, die cutting, and assembly by Boxcar Press in Syracuse, NY. Months set in Adorn Engraved, headings and dates set in Adorn Serif © Laura Worthington."--Colophon. Issued in a silver paper envelope. Interactive book. Library has copy no. 15. Jan Baker Artists' Books Fund. RISD Alumna, MFA D+M, 2006. Fleet Library at RISD Alumni Collection.
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Press
Trumbull, Connecticut : Proxima Vera, [2021] Syracuse, NY : Boxcar Press 2021
Rights
©Trumbull, Connecticut : Proxima Vera, [2021] Syracuse, NY : Boxcar Press ©2021
Materials / Techniques
volvelles; poetry; envelopes
Measurements
19 x 19 cm + 1 card (2 unnumbered pages ; 17 x 17 cm)