Purgatoys

Creator

Esther Smith
Special Collections, Rhode Island School of DesignFollow
Fleet Library, Rhode Island School of DesignFollow

Files

Creation Date

2001

Keywords

Toy and movable books, Humor, artists' books

Description

tri-fold brochure with cut flaps and pull up extension, expandable fan, concertina mobius strip, volvelle, paper mobile; all 5 "books' slotted into folder; cover; interior spread, two 'toys'; details of 'toys'. Five books, letterpress printed, with movable parts that can be manipulated, hung, or constructed like toys.

RISD Fleet Library Catalog Record

https://librarycat.risd.edu/record=b1223312~S4

Press

New York:Purgatory Pie Press

Rights

©Esther Smith; Dikko Faust, New York:Purgatory Pie Press

Materials / Techniques

letterpress; polymer plates; paper; thread; polyester string; brass charm; acetate

Measurements

47 x 36 cm