The Sign of the Tree: Meditations in Images and Words

A FINE copy of the First Edition, first impression of this contemplative, intriguing book. Clean and bright throughout with no marking or inscription.192pp., Select Bibliography and full page, square format woodcut artwork by Sister Meinrad: "strange and powerful" images. Meinrad was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. She won the Fulbright Award for printmaking in 1965. Large square format 4to hardback in black cloth, silver titles to spine. Strong, firm binding. Stunning unclipped jacket, portrait of the artist at work to rear. A little edge creasing and slight wear to corner tips but nothing excessive (see pics). ".not a scholarly treatise, nor can it be absorbed and appreciated at one sitting. A source of inspiration, enjoyment, and spiritual refreshment, these are images and words to be savoured and experienced like music" (jacket flap blurb). 20% price reduction now applied.