Kurt Schwitters, Jerome Rothenberg / FLOWER LIKE A RAVEN Signed 1st Edition 1996

Description: Fine Press SchwittersA FLOWER LIKE A RAVENPoems by Kurt Schwitters, translated by Jerome Rothenberg, designed and with drawings by Barbara Fahrner1996One of fifty copies, signed by both the translator and artist, of this livre d'artiste edition of six Schwitters poems.Fine."The book is an homage to Schwitters. How to do his work justice if not in an earnest play?" - Barbara Fahrner From Steven Clay's noted press, an exuberant fine-press interpretation of the great German avant garde poet. Influenced by Schwitters own typographic constructivism, includes version of his poems "Die Wiese," "Wunde Rosen bluten," "Die Rabenblute," "Es ist Herbst," "Leise," and "Banalitaten aus dem Chinesischem." A handsome production from an important press.Read more: Steven Clay, When Will The Book Be Done?, 150-151 (Granary 42). New York City: Granary Books, 1996. 12.5'' x 12''. Original beige linen-covered boards, with mounted paper spine label ("Schwitters"). [32] pages. #19/50 copies (10 hors commerce and forty for sale, plus one artist's proof), signed by both Rotheberg and Fahrner. From the colophon: "designed by Barbara Fahrner and printed by Dieter Sdun in Dreieich, Germany on a Korrex-machine using the typefaces Bodoni, Legende, Koch-Antiqua, Futura, Glass-Antiqua and Candida. The paper is Arches. The drawings were made by the artist using pen, ink, watercolour, linocut and cliche-print. The bindings were made by Jill Jevne." Slightest lean. Else sharp, clean, sound, and bright. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 2200 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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