Two Programmes For 'Wind' And 'Snow.' (broadside).

Gallo, Philip

Published by Hermetic Press, Minneapolis, 1983

About this Item

A visual presentation of a sound poem. The typography is designed to indicate to the speaker how the poem might be performed. Reference is also made to Karl Gerstner, the German typographer and painter who designed modular systems for packaging and painting. Designed and printed by hand (before the advent of Adobe Illustrator) by Philip Gallo in an edition of 100 copies from Optima Roman and Italic type on white BFK Rives paper. Sheet measures 10 x 10 inches. Signed by Gallo, lower right in pencil. Philip Gallo is the proprietor of the Hermetic Press in Minneapolis and a world renowned poet, printer and typographer. More highly regarded and better known in Europe than in the United States, his work as a visual artist and concrete poet is collected by the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Walker Art Center, the Museum Of Modern Art, the University of Wisconsin, Brown University, and the Getty Museum to name but six. Unmatted. Matted ready for framing add 35.00. Matted and framed add 150.00. Image available on request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two Programmes For 'Wind' And 'Snow.' (broadside).
• Publisher: Hermetic Press, Minneapolis
• Publication Date: 1983
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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