Bookmarks in the Pages of Life

Zora Neale Hurston

Published by Limited Editions Club, 2000

About this Item

Six insightful, tragic, yet sometimes even laugh-out-loud funny stories, that Betye Saar chose to illustrate with six glowing multi-colored serigraphs of incredible depth and power. Zora Neale Hurston, one of America s foremost writers is here matched with Saar, one of America s most important artists. The stories take place from the time of slavery to 1930 s and 1940 s Harlem and small-town Florida. They range from courtroom drama to misadventure and comedy. Afterword by Betye Saar Six serigraph prints by Betye Saar. Edition limited to 300 numbered copies. Each signed by Betye Saar. Betye Saar chose the paper, handmade of cotton and cinnamon as well as the deep brown ink for the text. She then wrote the Afterword! Not yet finished, she designed the binding of bark and brown leather. The book is protected by a lined and hinged box, covered in brown linen the color of the leather and the type. One volume, 11-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches. As the publisher, we unconditionally guarantee that all books are authentic and the condition is As New (NOS). Seller Inventory # ABE-1554066372339

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bookmarks in the Pages of Life

Publisher: Limited Editions Club

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

Edition: 1st Edition