THE LIBRARY.
[Cumberland, BC]: Derek Cowan, 1991. First Edition (& 1st printing). First Edition. Hand-printed with lead type and lino cuts on handmade paper, handbound accordion-style, 26 pp. Issued in an edition of 60 numbered copies signed by the author / typesetter / printer/ binder Cowan, this being copy No. 59. An Alphabet book with the letters printed decoratively in colours, with a storyline (two lines to a page) running throughout. "He said, all you need to know is that at the heart ofthe library are the pre-historic and mystical symbols of the alphabet." A fine copy. A very attractive book, particularly uncommon. Item #314206
¶ Derek Cowan is a Canadian painter, sculptor, printer and book designer who has produced over 20 finely printed artist's books. He lives in Cumberland, British Columbia.
Price (CAD): $250.00