1 folded sheet ([9] p.) : chiefly ill. ; 16 x 46 cm, folded to 11 x 6 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"A series of book-works varying in size (7 x 5 cm-13 x 18 cm) based on the 'paper, scissor, stone' game. The scissors are blind-embossed onto a concertina of hand-made black paper with split stones (which act as covers) adhered to both ends of the folded pages. Text printed letterpress in 8 pt Helvetica. Each book contained in a hinged custom-made box. London, 1996-7."--Cooking the books.
Exhibition History:
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
Subject Terms:
Artists' books -- Great Britain. | Rock-paper-scissors (Game) | Games in art. | Stone in art. | Circle Press -- Publisher.