David Spilman Fine Books

Buttoned; [includes Scripps College Catalogue of Publications which incorrectly lists this book as "Unbuttoned"]

Brown, Emily K. and others

Claremont, CA: Scripps College Press, 2005. Fine. First Edition. Various. limited to 102 copies, this is copy number 61, Signed by the students in the typography class at Scripps College Press and Professor Kitty Maryatt, [12.5x6.5in], [36] unnumbered pages; Bound in concertina fold with abstract color-designed paper over boards, multicolor silk ties closure; Printed letterpress with various colors, pop-ups, and a volvelle (wheel display), images carved from linoleum, some printed with rainbow rolls, four-color images printed on and HP Indigo digital printer, more color with airbrush and pochoir (stenciling), many of the illustrations are multi-media and include attached buttons, brads, fabric, fringe, ribbon and thread; Negligible shelf wear. Item #12929

This book began with a novel approach; the Typography Class imagined a major character and were asked to each write various physical and emotional attributes of that character. As individual stories were written about her, with no preconceived sequence, our character’s personality became clear and evolved further. The stories played off each other as they were arranged, revised, and rearranged multiple times until the class became satisfied with the arc of the coalesced narrative. Playful pop-ups lighten the serious mood and display our character’s maturing personality, while the play of colors enlivens the page.[from Scripps College Catalog of Publications].

Price: $350.00