The Codex No. 4 1986 Handmade Artists Book All Works Signed Ltd. Numbered 138
Language: English
Published by The Codex, Denver, 1986
- First Edition
- Signed
- Used
Seller: Cy Fern Books, Santa Fe, NM, U.S.A.Cy Fern Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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The Codex, Number Four, 1986. A handmade collaborative artists' book produced in Denver, Colorado. Ring bound and hand assembled, this volume is a compilation of original art, prints, mixed media, poetry, collage, xerox work, and sculptural elements. As stated in the introduction, there is no particular order to the pages. It was conceived as a direct link between artist and public. Copyright 1986 by The Codex. Hand numbered No. 138. Editors Chandler Romeo and Reed Weimer. Published from 1512 West 37th Avenue, Denver, Colorado. Contributors include Phil Bender, Joe Craighead, Clare Forster, Scott B. Vickers, Laura K. Burchard, Brian Shaffer, Mark A. Lunning, Donald Carleno, Martha Keating de Luna, Kate McGuinness, Anthony D. Ortega, Paul Schroder, Catherine Nieland, Therese Edson, Cynthia D. Holdeman, Harry Lyrico, Dale Chisman, Gary Sweeney, David Sharpe, Shaun Gothwaite, Emily Ripley, Eric Havelock-Bailie, Tammie Hesse, Rick Lucas, Lloyd E. Brewer, Lorraine Anderson, Dennis Pimple, Jean Spahr, Douglas Brown, Scott J. Keating, Reed Weimer, Bob Drake, Martha Daniels, and others. All works in this copy are signed on the reverse by the respective artists. Several pieces are additionally editioned, including examples marked edition 180 and other numbered impressions. Notable signed works include S. B. Vickers, Martha K. Daniels dated 1986, and Mark A. Lunning dated 6-86, among others. Mixed media components include mounted clay elements, handmade and torn papers, serigraphic and xerographic processes, and conceptual text based works referencing subjects such as Moby Dick and nuclear era commentary. A scarce and substantial example of mid 1980s regional conceptual and collaborative art publishing. Strong representation of Denver's alternative art scene and artist book culture. Original ring binding intact. Pages intentionally vary in stock, texture, and dimension. Light handling wear consistent with handmade production. No major structural issues observed. Author: The Codex collective, multiple artists Publisher: The Codex, Denver, Colorado Year: 1986 Special attributes: Hand numbered No. 138, handmade artist book, all works signed on reverse, multiple editioned pieces, mixed media, ring bound Topic: Contemporary art, conceptual art, artist books Subject: 1980s art scene, collaborative art, limited edition handmade books Condition: Very good overall. Light edge wear and minor handling. Binding secure. All works signed on back as issued. Note* The Martha K. Daniels 'Urban Fossils' mixed media page shows stress and tearing at two of the punched ring binder holes along the left margin, with minor paper loss at the edge. The artwork itself, including the mounted clay elements and signed lower margin, remains intact. The sheet is secure within the binder. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Codex No. 4 1986 Handmade Artists Book All Works Signed Ltd. Numbered 138
- Author
- The Codex collective, multiple artists
- Publisher
- The Codex, Denver
- Publication year
- 1986
- Condition
- Very good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes, illustrated.
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Limited Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 3 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Art, Collectible, Fine Art, Signed by the Author
Cy Fern Books
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