Published by Musée Départemental Stéphane Mallarmé, Paris, France, 2012
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
self paper wrappers. Bracaval, Bertrand (illustrator). 8vo. self paper wrappers. 53 pages. Exhibition catalogue of work by famed etcher and fine press printer Bertrand Bracaval and his press Le Pré Nian. Stéphane Mallarmé Museum celebrates Bracaval's work in painting, silkscreen, and wood and metal engraving, as well as his 30 years specializing in the publication of art books. Beautifully illustrated.
Language: French
Published by Petit Vehicule, Nantes, France, 2012
ISBN 10: 2842738764 ISBN 13: 9782842738761
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
First Edition
stiff paper wrappers. Pré Nian (illustrator). small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 139 pages. First edition. Translated as The Book, the Purpose, the Meaning, Bertrand Bracaval discusses the history of his press, Pré Nian Editions, as well as his inspriration behind all of his books.
Published by Pre Nian Editions, Guenrouet, France, 2005
Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Very Good +. Guenrouet, France: Pre Nian Editions, 2005. Limited Edition of 10 copies numbered and signed by Bracaval and Ferlinghetti at limitation, this being No. AC VI; from a full print run of 45 copies. Nine loose sheets laid into heavy paper wrapper and including title page, colophon, two sheets featuring Ferlinghetti's poem, and five etchings with tissue guards, each signed by Bracaval and numbered 05. Housed in hand-made box designed by Frere. Shelfwear and a few scuffs to box; a couple minor smudges to paper wrapper; Very Good or better. An attractive and scarce collaboration between poet and artist.