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large 8vo. handmade stiff paper wrappers with an outer paper folder, paper spine label on the first volume. unpaginated (but 51 double-page spreads), the second volume has 9 double-page spreads with one small booklet loosely inserted titled 'David Blamires: 1936-2022'. A Typographical Interpretation of a Commonplace Book. Privately printed in an edition of 175 numbered copies, of which this is one of 75 deluxe editions which include an extra volume titled Further Pages in a Typographical Commonplace Book and bound thus. A fine copy. This deluxe edition is a continuation of the Standard Edition and is accompanied by a book from one of Kathy Whalen's collections with her bookplate attached. From the artist: Memento Mori : Memento Vivere, is a book that is both a memorial and a celebration of the life of librarian, bibliophile and printer Kathy Whalen. Written by her partner and co-publisher Graham Moss of Incline Press, the book is presented in a joyous and moving series of 50 double page spreads in the style of a commonplace book. Each opening shows a letterpress text opposite a sheet of tip-ins, colourful prints and artworks. The book charts both the home and professional times of Kathys life during this 21 year collaboration with Graham, from labels for homemade preserves to Kathys address card while working at the Bodleian Library. Written with open-hearted frankness, the book reminds us that we must all die, and so too be mindful to live as we should. handmade stiff paper wrappers with an outer paper folder, paper spine label on the first volume. Seller Inventory # 139780
Bibliographic Details
Title: MEMENTO MORI : MEMENTO VIVERE
Publisher: Incline Press, (Oldham, England)
Publication Date: 2023
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Incline Press
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