`This book contains 18 original lithographs printed by Ian Lawson on 270 gsm vellum Arches paper on a water powered Mann Direct Press. The Screenprinted frontispiece has been printed from the artist’s original design by Arthur Watson, and the colophon also designed by the artist printed by Simon King. The binding, slip case, and box were made by Cathy Robert to the artist’s design.
Published in an edition of 50 copies, with 3 extra copies for the artist, printer, and publisher, all signed and numbered by the artist 1 to 50. 45 portfolios of the prints have also been published.
Colophon leaf, designed by the artist, is reproduced from handwriting and printed by Simon King.
Contents
Illustrations: 18 prints : lithograph, black on cream ; full-page (image 38 x 30 cm. or smaller). Contain text, reproduced from the artist's handwriting, in Spanish, English and French.
References
For further information see: Print collector's newsletter, v. 19, no. 6 (Jan./Feb. 1989), p. 230. Contemporary British art in print: the publications of Charles Booth-Clibborn and his imprint, the Paragon Press, 1986-95 / edited by Patrick Elliott. Edinburgh London : Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art ; Paragon Press, 1995. p.78/79.
Copy Note
Copy number 20 of an edition of 50. Numbered and signed by the artist on the colophon.
Binding Note
Issued in white paper covers with additional illustration on front cover, screenprinted from the artist's design by Arthur Watson. Black endleaves; covers attached to back endleaf only, exposing signatures stitched with purple thread. Housed in royal purple cloth portfolio and slipcase, both lined in gold foil.