RANDOM REPORTS 1, 2 AND 3
by Cordeiro, Ana Paula; Henry, Barbara
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine in Fine Slipcase.
- Seller
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Portland, Maine, United States
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About This Item
They are often titled from the headlines. Many many years ago I asked Barbara to allow me a binding gathering the volumes 1, 2 and 3. Time being a theme on all I try my hand at, this sat unfinished for about 7 years. After an involved first attempt with low-relief carvings of scaffolding layers on wood covers that were deep enough for the gauging but too thick for the binding, its potential baffled the binder: thanks to Barbara's kaleidoscopic talent with words, the number of design venues to explore was vast. Not to mention the weight of my own deflation. Little did I realize how ambitious that first attempt had been. It might photograph well, but oh it functions poorly. Under deadline-pressure I even went ahead and submitted it out to be handled. Oh the shame.
Trusting the process kernel originally glimpsed, however, I embraced as propelling force a writing technique known as "hasta pronto adelante": forward forging ahead from wherever the work is at - a mindset that shares an essence with the poetic constraints of the work. Binding-wise I was in for a trial-and-error loop, but at least this time I kind of knew it. Such kindness to myself totally shared a vibe with Barbara's forbearance: she never once asked me what was going on.
Forever forward moving, the initial scaffolding dimensional backdrop made its way to the foreground with the recourse of graffiti rubbings: reminiscences of the tactile response one gets from handling inky newspapers, the original substratum for the poems.
The back covers offer a contrast with this rough reality through the sensuality of leatherwork - alum goat hand-dyed to match Barbara's color motif - bringing the harsh graffiti input to an immediate association with skins: layered experience, in tandem with the poems essence." [artist statement]. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Quarterbound, tan leather spine, in blind lettering at spine, printed paper boards, colored paper endpages; matching slipcase. Small 8vo. np. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Numbered, limited edition, this being 3 of 3. Signed by artist and poet.
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- Bookseller
- Lux Mentis, Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9989
- Title
- RANDOM REPORTS 1, 2 AND 3
- Author
- Cordeiro, Ana Paula; Henry, Barbara
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine Slipcase.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Place of Publication
- Bahia, Brazil/New York
- Date Published
- 2015
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U.S. postage is $6.50 for the 1st title/volume and $2.00 for each additional title/volume and are sent Media Mail, Insured (except for sets and oversized items, which are calculated on a per order basis). Express mail, overseas rates and special handling are available on request. Payment is expected in advance by all but institutional buyers unless arrangements are made in advance. All orders are shipped via the United States Post Office or FedEx unless otherwise requested. Maine residents must add 5.5% sales tax unless a resale or tax exemption certificate is sent. Items are returnable within 10 days if not as described for full refund. Any other return is handled on a case by case basis, our goal being the complete satisfaction of all parties involved. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at http://www.luxmentis.com.
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