Joseph J D'ambrosio (24 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Typed letter on thin paper, March 31, 1979 from Chicago, Illinois. It reads in part: "Thank you for your comments concerning the hardback for paperback books. Strangely enough yours was the only negative comment I've received.as I go ahead with the project.The going will be slow and rough as I haven't been able to get someone to make them for me as yet-no one wants to tool up for a trial run. I guess I will have to make them for the trial period and then hopefully use facts and figures to sell a manufacturer.There won't be a new book this year.It has grown so much since its inception that it will require tremendous labor on my part. That coupled with the new project of launching the hardback is keeping me terribly busy. You will be one of the first to see the new book when it is completed. Sincerely, [signed] Joseph J. D'Ambrosio" One horizontal fold.

Condition: Como nuevo. Gracias, su compra ayuda a financiar programas para combatir el analfabetismo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. "This volume of story-graphics was produced completely by hand, using a flat bed printing press and sundry silk screen techniques. This is copy number zero two nine of one hundred copies, so numbered as to designate the degree of quality attained on the included graphic prints." Signed Joseph J. D'Ambrosio. Fair to Good condition. Illustrations are vibrant. Silver-colored boards are rubbed in places on front and back. Bound at Dura-Craft Book Bindery, Geneva, IL. Considerable foxing at end papers and several other pages. Several pages are darkened. Some pages show evidence of water exposure, and the book smells musty. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Joseph J. D'Ambrosio (illustrator). Limited Edition. This book is limited to 200 copies of which this is #60. This is the first book designed, printed, and produced, but did not author by the late great book artist Joe D'Ambrosio. "Since this poem is written in unbroken sections, my design plan was to design a resting gap between a section with a graphic print.Thus the graphics carry the reader from section to section without relying on the words to do so. Several of the seigraphs from this book have been printed and framed in small editions (20 to 50). There are 35 leaves consisting of various Japanese, Basingwerk and Strathmore papers. The binding is Japanese stab; two colors of gray felt over clear acetate tied with black thread: the first fo copies in a plastic slipcase. The binding is creatively hinged with felt hinges. Book is protected in mylar and flawless. This work of art is signed by both the author and the artist. A very rare and beautiful collectible. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by author and illustrat.

Condition: Like New. Limited First Edition. One of 50 copies of this artist's book. 13 pp. No copyright claimed, with it expressly stated that the story was lifted from the Internet! The delightful short short story revolves around the upbringing of Mr. and Mrs. Potatos daughter, Yam, and the punchline turns on a pun! An inimitable miniature book, in pristine condition. Quarter Morocco, with Linen linters-formed Mashed Potato, With slipcase and sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Ocatvo size, 137 pp., signed by Joe D'Ambrosio, one of 10 AP copies. A work of art itself, this, his second bibliography, sets forth books produced over a period of almost twenty years. First/Limited edition of 10 artist proofs and 75 numbered copies. Joseph J. D'Ambrosio (1934-2009) was an exceptional book artist who wrote, set type, printed designs, did the artwork, and bound his books. He tells the story of how he came to the book arts in the Preface of this Bibliography. His editions are signed, numbered and issued, as a limited edition of fine art prints. Mr. D'Ambrosio exhibited in many one-man and group exhibitions, and his works are in both private and institutional collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. ___DESCRIPTION: From the colophon page: "printed with hand-set Della Robbia type on Johannot paper with a Vandercook No. 4 proof press, (with) hand-marbled endpapers". The same marbled endpapers are used on the boards, with an overlay of copper on the front board, and grey leather on the back board and hinged spine. The text pages are all artistically designed, on the verso of most of the pages is an image done by color laser which highlights the individual book's exterior and/or interior design. Octavo size, (1-6), 9-130 pp. plus colophon page, one of only 10 Artist's Proof copies, signed by D'Ambrosio on the title page and designated "A.P.". . The dust jacket is of grey linen bordered with the same hand-made marbled paper, the title in copper lettering on the spine, signature of D'Ambrosio in copper on the lower right corner of the front panel, the interior of the jacket is of black paper. ___CONDITION: The book is in fine condition overall, with some very faint marks on the copper overlay, and minimal marks on the leather spine transferred from the interior of the paper lining of the dust jacket. The dust jacket/chemise is also overall in fine condition, with just a few very tiny tears to the seams of the marbled paper and some extremely minor wear to some of the joints/outer creases. ___PROVENANCE: This book has been deaccessioned from the Book Club of California, their bookplate is on the front pastedown and their numbering convention is in pencil on the verso of the front free endpaper; no other markings are present. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply, please contact seller for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated by Joseph J D'Ambrosio (illustrator). 1st Edition. Copy number "zero seventy two" of 100, totally hand produced by D'Ambrosio. His very first book!. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Limited First Edition. One of 50 copies of this artist's book. A miniature measuring 2 ¼ in. x (just under )3 in. The covers are made of cotton (to imitate mashed potatoes) and brown leather (to imitate gravy). 13 pp. In a brown paper covered chemise with title label on the spine, and in a matching slipcase. Signed on the colophon by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Joe D'Ambrosio (illustrator). 1st Edition. Joe D'Ambrosio was one of America's finest and most innovative printers and book designers. He was also a fine artist and a master at silk screening and serigraphs. This volume of story-graphics was produced completely by hand, type is set in 10pt. Century Schoolbook Bold using a flat bed printing press and sundry silk screen techniques. This is the artists first book in a long line of work spanning three decades. This book is number zero zero one of 100 copies. The first. Signed by D'Ambrosio on colophon page and inscribed to collectors Pat and Trudy Magarick in 1991. I would assume this book is from the artist personal collection, given to his good friends of many years. The book is bound in silver cloth, and consists of 44 leaves which are produced with art paper, tracing paper, newsprint, silver foil, gold foil, machine-copy paper, black construction paper and clear acetate. The book was originally bound in white cloth, which the artist located and rebound them in silver paper. There are approximately 19 silk screens applied to various surfaces. A great book artist showing his wonderful skills in his first book A very rare and wonderful find. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Joeseph J. D'Ambrosio (illustrator). 1st Edition. krome, a further experience is D'Ambrosios second book which follows, You Dress Funny, an experience. This is one of the great book artists second limited edition (100 copies) This copy is # zero-zero- one and inscribed warmly in 1991 to great friends and collectors Pat and Trudy Magarick, on ffe and also signed on the limitation page. The book is set in 10 pt. Century Schoolbook Bold and has 46 leaves consisting of parchment paper, art paper, machine-copy paper, orange felt, silver foil, red tissue, black construction paper, and green florist's tissue. The book is bound in silver foil over boards. Book has 34 wonderful contemporary silk screened leaves interspersed with printed pages in black and green ink. Krome is D'Ambrosios second book and shows some experimental refinements. A wonderful and rare collectible to both artists and collectors of the finest book art. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: as new. photographs (illustrator). First, Limited edition. Octavo, 129pp., leather, copper, and marbled paper; Italian linen & paper dj D'Ambrosio's second bibliography of his work, bringing it up-to-date. This one gives a much fuller account of the genesis and processes of each of his works, with laser-printed color photographs of the books, some of which are limited to only one copy! Indispensable to the appreciation of the artistry and the artist. Laid in is the original announcement for this work.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Joseph J. D'Ambrosio (illustrator). Limited Edition. What a remarkable work of art! This edition of The Ondt and the Gracehoper, limited to fifty numbered copies (41) and five artists proofs, has been set in 18pt Bulmer and printed by The Compulsive Printer of Portage Indiana, on a Number three Vandercook proof press. The serigraphs which are quite striking, block prints and presentation case were all prepared by the artist, the late, great Joe D'Ambrosio (1934-2009). The cover relief serigraph is gilded with 23 K gold. The story is taken from Two Tales of Shem and Shaun by james Joyce. The book appears to be a bound book, but is really a case and the pages are loose within it. The cover relief-serigraph was produced with 26 layers of silkscreen ink, and then gilded with 23K gold leaf. The last coat of ink is red and lies just below the top layer of gold. As the gold wears away, a red patina will slowly emerge allowing this edition to age gracefully. This device is fro the Italian gilder's craft of gold leaf over red clay. The binding is dark green Ultrasuede over board framing; pinwale corduroy sides and lining. A great piece of art and a great Joyce collectible. Internally flawless the framed clamshell box has small bump on front lower corner a little warped and slight rubbing due to the nature of ultrasuede. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Signed by author, Illustrator.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. In Literary Figures one of the worlds finest book artists the late (1934-2009) Joe D'Ambrosio. In Literary Figures D'Ambrosio is experimenting with communicating the writing styles of ten known authors, ( Joyce-Steinbeck-Fowles- Shirley jackson-Andre Gide- Mann- Durrell-Agee-Tolstoy and Zola) through graphic imagery. The images are printed on different kinds of paper. The individual; color and texture of the paper acts as a background and becomes an integral part of the image, The paper is tipped into place only at the top so the viewer may lift its lower edge and feel its surface. Serigraphy and letter press printing were used to create the graphic prints. Even though there are 10 authors represented, there are eleven prints in the book. To assure that the prints remain in sequence, the folios are bound within a clam-shell box. This folio is beautiful as new and unmarked except for all serigraphs are signed and numbered by D'Ambrosio. There is a small crease on the matting paper on serigraph #8. There is an wonderful additional picture on the first free end paper with an inscription " To Pat M." Best wishes, Joe D'Ambrosio. Pat was a collector, mentor and advisor to the artist. The clam shell box with its unique serigraph on the cover is fine except that the rear board is warped and there is a small repair to inner corner of clam-shell box. This book is limited to 50 copies and 7 A.P's this is #9. The type is various faces and sizes and the leaves:23- Are Strathmore carrier pages and various printed papers. The outer box: Natsume paper and white cloth over board (inner binding. This is a wonderful D'Ambrosio collectible for those who appreciate the best in book art. Signed by Author(s).

SIGNED by the artist on the limitation page. 12mo. 46 leaves consisting of parchment paper, art paper, machine-copy paper, orange felt, silver foil, red tissue, black construction paper, and green florist's tissue including 34 silk-screened leaves telling various stories, interspersed with printed pages in black and green ink. Produced completely by hand, using a flat bed printing press and sundry silk screen techniques. Bound in silver cloth-foil boards. A fine copy of D'Ambrosio's second book which follows "You Dress Funny, an experience" One of the series of leaves depicts eight graphics communicating emotionally a social gathering from its slow beginnings when everyone first arrives.to its conclusion when everyone is having a very good time. (Memoir of Book Design, pg. 17). First Edition, Limited No. "zero seven eight" of one hundred copies.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Joseph J. D'Ambrosio (illustrator). Limited Edition. This special edition of Oaxaca and the Saguaro Cactus is bound in Clansman Niger Goat and limited to only 25 copies of a total edition of 125 copies. It contains inclusions which are not in the regular edition. They include: Title page- metal tunic underlaid with 23K gold leaf, Page 8 Quezalcoatl underlaid with copper leaf, page 9 Coatlicue underlaid with aluminum leaf, Page 18/19 Quetzal Bird color feathers keyed to actual bird, Page 48/49 Goddess primary pheasant feathers. The book has been letterpress printed on two colors of confetti paper using a Vandercook #14 letterpress and handmade "paper" printing plates and a multitude of printing ink. Laid into book is a letter signed by D'Ambrosio to two of D'Ambrosio's most ardent admirers and good friends asking for a critique as to the pricing of the new book (1996). Also enclosed is a full page handwritten by the author, which deals with a " very successful" slide show in California and comments as to the time it takes to put together this book and the " non-profit" nature of the books as art business. There is also some personal text as to his health and tests he will be taking. Also enclosed is an announcement from the Studio D'Ambrosio introducing this book. This book is astonishing and a joy for any serious collector, and affiliated items is virtually unread. I have read it as has the original owners and is mint in mint clam shell box. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by author, Illustrator.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Joseph J. D'Ambrosio (illustrator). 1st Edition. Three By D', Joseph j. D' Ambrosio is a special handmade clamshell box containing three miniature books. The box is quarter bound in black Morocco over hand made marble papers with black Morocco tips. There is no indication how many of these sets were created. It may be a one of a kind designed for special friends of D'Ambrosio and collectors of his legendary work. 1) The first book is Masks by Carol Cunningham who signed the book. It is #19 of an addition of 115 and 10 A.P. The book is 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 The binding is cloth over boards with 3- dimensional mask in front cover; slipcase of Ingres paper over boards with acetate window. Carol and Joe collaborated on this work " Carol is an excellent writer and printer, but her bindings at that time fell short of her other talents" " Placing the mask within the front cover gave the book a bulky appearance. I visually reduced the bulk by placing three 'steps' in the spine area. The 'steps' also serve as a handy place for one's fingertips when reading the tiny object" the book is in new condition as is the stepped slipcase. The book has been signed by the authorCarol Cunningham.There are 25 striking serigraphs of masks representing the Pacific Northwest, South America and Asia. There is no indication who drew and designed the masks, but they appear to be the work of both Cunningham and D'Ambrosio. What this fabulous miniature lacks in stature in more than makes up for in soul. 2) The Little Sand Crab by Joe D'Ambrosio # 27 of 75 plus 10 A.P. 2 3/8 x2 7/8 This wonderful miniature is set in 8pt. Bulmer type and has 20 leaves of Ingres oyster paper. The binding is red cloth over boards framing a 23K gilt sunburst exposing Cockerell end paper between it's rays; gold leaf ornament at head of spine; cutaway slipcase of black Ingres paper over boards. This book represents D'Ambrosio's long association with his friend and mentor "Mr." Mundell who passed away a year later. The book is new and was produced in 1982 in Sherman Oaks California. Besides the spectacular binding there are three nice prints on the interior. Each print is signed and numbered by the author/artist. the book is additionally inscribed to his friends and collectors extraordinar,Pat and Trudy Magarick with an extra small hand drawn picture of a little Sand Crab. 3) The Crusader by Mary jane Hammett ( Dashiell Hammett writing under a pseudonym).The book is a limited edition of 85 copies and 5 A.P. this in # 16. The type is 10 pt. Bakerville and the 20 leaves are printed on Mohawk Superfine paper. The binding is White linen and clear acetate; black paper over boards make up the slipcase.D'Ambrosios friend and mentor and fellow printer " Mr." Mundell who signed this miniature urged D'Ambrosio " to Produce this eerie profile of an upstanding citizen who in his private life is a member of the Ku Klux Klan. The story begins quietly and then becomes terribly alarming as the citizen's private life is bared.D' Ambrosio to literally attack the wood blicks that were cut for the prints to reflect the terror.The binding is a virtual metaphor of white for purity. D' Ambrosio states seriously " this story frightens me, and I produced it for the same reason Hammett wrote it: Revelation of evil in man, masked by a mantle of piousness." The story appeared in the Aug. 1923 issue of The Smart Set, The Aristocrat Among magazines. Book is new and each of the 8 provocative prints are signed and lettered by D'Ambrosio. the book is also inscribed " To my dear friend Pat." The set of books are wonderful collectibles to be cherished by serious collectors of masterpieces of fine printing in miniature. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Joseph J. D?Ambrosio (illustrator). Limited Edition. This is copy number 17 of a limited edition of 50 numbered copies and seven Artist's Proofs of "Literary Figures" by Joseph J. D'Ambrosio. The item was published in 1978 by The Compulsive Printer of Portage, Indiana. The objective of this folio, as stated in the Preface, is to use "a collection of graphic prints. intended to visually convey the style and writing content of ten different authors through the medium of serigraphy and letterpress. The object of each graphic print is to communicate the aura associated with each author making the writer unique in literature." The ten authors chosen by D'Ambrosio are James Joyce, John Steinbeck, John Fowles, Shirley Jackson, Andre Gide, Thomas Mann, Lawrence Durrell, James Agee, Leo Tolstoy, and Emile Zola. The Preface continues with ".The commentary introducing each author is intended to allow the viewer to more clearly understand the premise on which the completed graphic print is based. The paper on which the images are printed has been chosen so as to be an integral part of the composition by using color and texture as a common ground.?" There are a total of eleven graphic prints in the Folio. The first, located immediately behind the Title page, is titled "Literary Figures" and is signed and dated by D'Ambrosio. The remaining ten graphic prints are each titled with one of the chosen ten author's name and similarly signed and dated by D'Ambrosio. The entire folio is contained in a clamshell box, designed to look like a large book, with decorated cream-colored boards containing black writing on the front and a black cloth binding on the spine containing black printing on a white pasted label. The "book" in the clamshell is securely fastened to the clamshell but opens like a book to exhibit all the text and graphic images. The graphic images are all easily removable for framing or other display application. The entire item, from the clamshell to the shortest page, are in "as new" condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Joe D'Ambrosio (illustrator). Limited Edition. This story-graphic has been produces completely by hand: serigraph stencils' techniques and printing; block prints cut and executed; type set and printed on a Adana flatbed press. This is copy 15 of 50 signed by author/artist and further inscribed " to my good friends, . Joe D'Ambrosio 1991. Book contains 20 incredible printed pages as a prelude to 14 amazing serigraphs each titled and signed and numbered by D'Ambrodio (1934-2009). Binding is another print signed and dated by the artist and cased in a plexiglas box. One of the most ambitious and wonderful books as art, I have ever experienced. A special treat for collectors of fine art and fine craftsmanship. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Large 8vo in red velvet clam shell with inset 23 K gold relief serigraph, housed in a red paper-covered clam shell box. #63 of 75 copies signed by the artist and printer. Title on three block print pages signed by D'Ambrosio; three color serigraphs all numbered and signed by the D'Ambrosio and Mundell; serigraph initials and text ornaments. Excellent, unmarked condition. Light wear to the paper-covered box. Includes two signed letters from the printer Mundell to Steve Schuster of the Quoin Press in Texas regarding the compiling of a list of private presses. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed with care in a box. Signed by Illustrator(s).

With Box. Condition: Like New. Limited First Edition. No. 49 of 50 copies of this artist's book inspired by the movie star Gloria Stuart (1910 -2010). Ms. Stuart was a leading lady in the 1930s and early 1940s, best known then for her roles in "The Invisible Man", and many decades later, after a long retirement from the movies, for her role in "Titanic" in 1997. Ms. Stuart, though, was far from idle during her many years away from acting, and her multifarious productivity away from the camera are every bit as fascinating as her Hollywood career. Besides being a political activist sympathetic to liberal causes throughout her life, Ms. Stuart was active in the decorative arts as a designer and business owner, and she enjoyed considerable success as a primitivist painter as well. Most pertinent to this book, Ms. Stuart became both an ardent gardener and an artisan printer, producing artist's book in which she did virtually everything, including the writing, the designing and the printing. While this book was written and produced by Joseph J. D'Ambrosio, a celebrated California book artist, it is a celebration and homage to Ms. Stuart's achievements, and some of the elements in the book such as the overlay of foliage imagery are a nod to Ms. Stuart's own work. This D'Ambrosio creation impresses with many other clever effects such as its intricate paper cuts of the preliminary pages to conjure up a three dimensional illusion of forest and trees, with the foreground a caryatid of two tree trunks shaped like women's bodies. D'Ambrosio has bestowed on us an object of revelatory beauty, and while the aesthetic is unabashedly modernist, the spirit is traditional artistry and artisanship at its best. The book, which is modest in size, a little over 6 inches tall, is in mint condition, and it is protected with a cloth box that contains a felt repository or well in which the book resides.

First edition. 57 pp. Fine in elaborate binding and publisher's clamshell box with printed spine label. One of 50 numbered copies largely on Mouette handmade paper SIGNED by D'Ambrosio. Additionally INSCRIBED by Stuart, "for David / with appreciation / Gloria Stuart" and by D'Ambrosio, "To David - with best wishes - / Joe D'Ambrosio / '88.".

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This magnificent artistic Tour-de Force by the late, great (1934-2009-) Joe D'Ambrosio is an A/P from an edition of 50 copies and 10 Artist proofs. There are twenty leaves each one a piece of stand alone art, printed on Mohawk Letterpress paper. The binding is black and gold kid leather; glass over an 8-color serigraph, pages are sewn to the spine composed of bamboo rods; pivotal hinged black felt lined box. Joe describes this book" After 15 years of work, this book is a culmination and embodies the knowledge that I acquired during those years. The story attempts to take the reader onto and into a work of art ( a Japanese screen and we ( the reader and writer together) meditate on the disciplines an artist must maintain to create the work using form, color and composition and relate that to the disciplines we must use as individuals in creating our own lives as a space in which we can cope and survive. Birds in Paradise was printed om a Vandecook No. 4 proof press. Very rare and beautiful. Book is inscribed to two early supporters of the artist. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 1st Printing. Signed by author and illustrat.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 12mo. Silver foil boards. Illustrated with original silk-screens. Fine. D'Ambrosio's second book. One of 100 numbered copies Signed by the artist. "This volume of story-graphics was produced completely by hand, using a flat bed printing press and sundry silk screen techniques." Scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Copy No. 12 of an edition of 50 copies. Approx. 10 1/8 in. x 8 1/8 in. 47 leaves numbered with roman numerals, with an unnumbered colophon leaf which shows the signatures of Elmore Mundell, the printer, and D'Ambrosio. 20 color serigraphed prints, signed and numbered by D'Ambrosio, one of which is also signed by Mundell. The front cover is a book sculpture of a circus tent. A very fine copy in a very fine slipcase. D'Ambrosio, "Nineteen Years and Counting," p. 45. Signed by Illustrator(s).