From SOPHIE SCHNEIDEMAN RARE BOOKS, ABA, ILAB, LONDON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since October 13, 2015
About this Item
Colour wood engraving printed by the artist. Edition of 69. Signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Image Size 9 cm x 12.5 cm (5 x 3.5 ins). Paper Size 25.5 cm x 19 cm. Engraved for a book 'High Bridge' printed and illustrated by Gaylord Schanilec and written by Clayton Schanilec, published in 1987. On February 24, 1985, 24,000 people gathered on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota to witness the demolition of a 97 year old bridge that connected their communities for generations. When it came down in a well-orchestrated collapse of steel, there was scattered applause and then silence. No one present had ever see this valley without the bridge. 'High Bridge' documents the passing of the bridge, contrasting images of demolition with accounts of its construction. The images are a sequence of ten wood engravings printed in 5 to 7 colours. These compositions blend together in a cinemagraphic-like style, affording views of the bridge as if on a walk. Seller Inventory # 5581
Bibliographic Details
Title: High Bridge 1.
Publication Date: 1987
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Store Description
Prices are in sterling and payment to Sophie Schneideman Rare Books by bank transfer, cheque or card is due before sending. All books are sent on approval and can be returned within 30 days by secure means if they have been wrongly or inadequately described.
Postage is charged at cost, by trackable postage (Royal Mail or Fedex according to preference). Insurance is included. Postage costs vary according to the weight of the book so these prices reflect the lightest weights. Heavier books will incur larger costs.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
