In Celebration of the Book : Literary New Mexico

Myers, Dwight and Carol (editors)

ISBN 10: 0890160635 / ISBN 13: 9780890160633

Published by New Mexico Book League, Albuquerque NM, 1982

About this Item

No. 111 of 500 copies. Signed by editors and 6 others involved in the production of the book. In VG slipcase. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 222 pages; Signed by Collection of Signatures. Seller Inventory # 880020

Bibliographic Details

Title: In Celebration of the Book : Literary New ...

Publisher: New Mexico Book League, Albuquerque NM

Publication Date: 1982

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: Limited Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

Printed in an edition limited to 500 numbered copies, signed by the co-editors and others involved in the production of this hand-crafted volume, including: Dan Stouffer, who illustrated the frontispiece; the designer and printer, Jene Lyon; the binder, Michael Roswell. Hand-set by Dick Fleming and Jene Lyon in a modern cutting of Caslon specially cast for this book by American Type Founders, and printed on Warren's Olde Style Wove 70 lb. paper with a Style B Kelly Automatic Press, ca. 1920. Marbled end papers executed by Pamela Smith, and the 100% rag paper interleaves handmade by Kathy Gurwell. Foreword by Lawrence Clark Powell. Part One is a series of essays about the story of books in New Mexico. Part Two is a listing by seventy-seven New Mexicans of the three books that had the greatest impact on their lives. With a card stating the book to be an autographed copy loosely inserted. xxv, iii , 222, 4 pages. cloth in linen-covered slipcase with paste on label. 8vo..