The Great Wall of China, by Franz Kafka. Translated by Ian Johnston. Illustrated by Duncan Major.

(Walking Bird Press) Kafka (Franz)

Published by Tall 4to, concertina book, 34.5 x 17.5 cm, 16 pages text side, 14 pages illustration side, (Tara Bryan) Walking Bird Press, Flatlock,Newfoundland 2017

About this Item

Set in 12-point Bembo at the the Foundry of Michael and Winifred Bixler and printed in black, red and grey on Double Xuan paper. Linocut illustrations in the colours. Number 28 of 75 copies signed by Tara Bryan and Duncan Major on the colophon. Bound as a traditional concertina (jingzhe zhuang) in brown Iris bookcloth inset with title labels at the front and rear. Original glassine wrapping. Fine condition. The illustration was inspired by Chinese brush paintings and is printed in 5 colours; the red stamps on the landscape are based on symbols of the emperor.

Seller Inventory # 16517

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Great Wall of China, by Franz Kafka. Translated by Ian Johnston. Illustrated by Duncan Major.
• Publisher: Tall 4to, concertina book, 34.5 x 17.5 cm, 16 pages text side, 14 pages illustration side, (Tara Bryan) Walking Bird Press, Flatlock,Newfoundland 2017
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Weight: 1.5 kilograms
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Artists' books
  • Fine Press