Hamady Walter Samuel (2 results)

Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. 36 unnumbered pages : illustrations. Imprint on title page: Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, Pinprick [House] US(&A). Half-title page: Book one :: The reflections. "The paper is hand-made Shadwell handmade in the Hamady's barn. The edition is 225 copies."- publisher's advertisement. The book is presented as an alphabet book that details the history of Perry Township, Wisconsin, from the "earliest Creation of Life". 63 x 83 mm. It is well-known among collectors for its entry under the letter "X" for Xenophobia. In this section, Hamady draws a controversial parallel, stating that Hitler learned techniques for the destruction of races from the Federal Government's Indian policies. The subtitle identifies it as an "eye witness account of the first Druze settler to show up in driftless Wisconsin," reflecting Hamady's own heritage and his tendency to blend autobiography with fanciful fiction. This work is often cited as a prime example of Hamady's "meandering" and "irreverent" approach to bookmaking, where the craftsmanship of letterpress printing meets highly creative, often provocative, poetic writing.…

Printed wrappers. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. Limited Edition. Printed wrappers. Colophon: "Journal Liftings was a collaboration among friends; Pati Scobey cut the linoleum images and Walter Tisdale & Barbara Tetenbaum assisted with the completion of this project. The paper is the printer's handmade Prairie Palm Box. The text face is ten point Palatino Antiqua with nineteenth century wood type titling. I am indebted to the author for his continued enthusiasm and support. Excerpts from the journal writings of Walter Hamady. With some foldouts and linoleum cut illustrations. Cover is of handmade paper printed to edges with a linoleum cut." Near fine. [6 unnumbered, 29, 2 unnumbered pp. illus (b/w)] 25 cm. Printed on beige, grey, and cream papers; glued into paper wrappers with linoleum cuts embellished with some hand-painted details. Edition: 210 copies, this being copy number 158.…