Trees.

KALDEWEY, Gunnar A.

Published by Kaldewey Press),, (colophon: Poestenkill, New York,, 1988

About this Item

First and only edition of an artist's book on trees, combining text with illustrations that resemble nature printing, the sixth publication of publisher and book artist Gunnar A. Kaldewey (1946). With the prints and letterpress text (set in 30 point Futura) on hand-made Japanese paper by Shusaku Tomi. The illustrations include patterns that give the impression of leaves, bark and branches, often printed on green backgrounds. With the leaves folded (twice, without creasing) to fit in the publisher s box.In very good condition.l Von Lucius & Kaldewey, The artist book in a global world, pp. 1, 14 (no. 6); Von Lucius & Kaldewey, Making artist books today, p. 54 (no. 6). Spine of Brazilian rosewood. Kept in a wooden box as published with two ties, and an illustrated printed paper label on the front. One of an edition of 51 copies, signed by the author-artist-printer. With 17 artist s prints (the artist calls them "linecut-monoprint illustrations") on hand-coloured backgrounds Pages: 7 ll. Seller Inventory # K59D49XRV3R2

Bibliographic Details

Title: Trees.

Publisher: Kaldewey Press),, (colophon: Poestenkill, New York,

Publication Date: 1988

Signed: Signed by Author(s)