Number 1 in a signed édition variée of 12
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Author: Poe, Edgar Allan
Title: The Bells: A Numerical Exploration
Place Published: Vashon Island, WA
Publisher:Foolsgold Studio
Date Published: 2014
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[7] leaves. Artist's book illustrated with Interpretations of Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Bells' made with acrylic paint on paper, and with acrylic paint, graphite, colored pencil and ink on sanded aluminum, brass and copper. The poem was laser printed on prepared polyester film, using Poe's spacing. All graffiti is acrylic paint. (Folio) 37x22.5 cm (14½x9"), bound by Donald Glaister in gray goatskin and painted paper over boards with an aluminum panel on the front board. Title written in dark grey on aluminum inset on front panel; edges of front and rear panel edged in orange. Leaves of painted paper over boards, hand-sewn with each page on tabs to allow complete opening of each page spread, edged in orange acrylic paint. All housed in black cloth-covered drop-back box with paper label on spine. Designed and made by Donald Glaister at Foolsgold Studio, assisted by Grace Peters and Gabby Cooksey. No. 1 from an édition variée limited to 12 books, numbered 1-10, and 2 artists' proofs, AP1 & AP2.
Signed by Donald Glaister at colophon with inscription "For Deke". An artist's book where by synaesthesia Glaister registers the "runic rhyme" of Poe's bells in mathematical formulae and graffiti. A unique variant on Poe's musical theme – and a lovely book.
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