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Sheets loosed as issued.Edition limited to 100 numbered and 26 lettered copies; each broadside signed by the poet. This is one of the 26 lettered sets.On each sheet: "This is number [one-five] of a series of broadsides issued at irregular intervals... during the year 1982 by Cadmus Editions.""Saddle up the rattlesnakes" by Thomas Sanchez issued to celebrate the bicentennial of the founding of Santa Barbara.Description: 1 portfolio (5 broadsides): col. ill.; Contents: 1. Posthumes / Bradford Morrow; illustrated by Guy Davenport. Designed and printed at the Grenfell Press. --2. Wishes / Robert Creeley. Designed and printed by Graham Mackintosh; block carved by Sally McQuillan --3. A Robert Service bear flies imitation / Edward Dorn; designed & printed by Graham Mackintosh; border design by Trixie --4. Saddle up the rattlesnakes / Thomas Sanchez; designed and printed from handset Baskerville by Judyl Mudfoot --5. The essential ingredient / M.F.K. Fisher; designed and printed from handset type on Rives BFK, Gutenberg Laid, and Mohawk Superfine by Judyl Mudfoot at Mudborn Press; calligraphy by Pamela Gardella.
A collection of distinct poetic voices, each accompanied by unique visual art, is presented in a limited edition series. This portfolio gathers five broadsides, each featuring a poem by a different author and an original illustration. The series aims to showcase contemporary poets and artists, with each piece designed and printed with meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the artisanal nature of fine press publishing.
This limited edition broadside series showcases a curated selection of contemporary poets and artists, offering collectors and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to acquire signed, individually crafted works. The inclusion of established names like M.F.K. Fisher and Robert Creeley, alongside visual artists such as Guy Davenport, suggests a high standard of literary and artistic merit. The meticulous production values, including handset type and original illustrations, indicate that these pieces are valued for their aesthetic and collectible qualities. As a limited edition, its reception is likely within the circles of fine press collectors and bibliophiles who appreciate the intersection of literature and artisanal bookmaking.
Page Count:
5
Publication Date:
1982-06-01
Publisher:
Alan Wofsy Fine Arts
ISBN-10:
0815001592
ISBN-13:
9780815001591
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