Metaphor and Motif: Tarasque Press Exhibition 1972 (signed copy)

Stephen Bann, Simon Cutts, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Ian Gardner, Stuart Mills

Published by Midland Group Gallery, Nottingham, 1972

About this Item

Book. Metaphor and Motif: Tarasque Press Exhibition 1972, Midland Group Gallery, Nottingham, 1972. Stapled exhibition catalogue published to coincide with a show celebrating the final Tarasque Press publication of concrete poetry, featuring Stephen Bann, Simon Cutts, Stuart Mills, Ian Gardner and Ian Hamilton Finlay. 218 x 190 mm. Unpaginated. The book comes with a referenced introduction by Stephen Bann, a long quotation from Robert Kennedy (London, 1971) and a black and white cover design by Ian Gardner, entitled 'Bath Mat: A Constructivist Flag'. Excellent reference for this section of the English small press poetry and concrete poetry movement. This is no. 57 of a special edition of 100 copies, in which the publication contains an additional translucent printed page inserted at both the front and the back of the book. This copy is signed by Cutts and Gardner on the back tissue page. Condition: very minor rubbing to covers, otherwise fine. Overall: Near fine. Seller Inventory # 68769792

Bibliographic Details

Title: Metaphor and Motif: Tarasque Press ...

Publisher: Midland Group Gallery, Nottingham

Publication Date: 1972

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Near fine

Edition: 1st Edition