Of Gravity and Grace
Newark, VT: Janus Press, 1982. Boards. Fine binding. Item #11632
Octavo. [4], 32, [4] pp., bifolium relief print. Limited edition, number 196 of 220 copies. Signed by Thorne and Van Vliet at the colophon. In publisher's violet silk spine with Barcham Green Diana covers rainbow rolled directly in rose to yellow. An exceptional copy in fine condition.
A beautiful story, beautifully presented by Claire Van Vliet with such a simple but appealing binding—the touch of violet at the spine anchors the rainbow rolled paper over flexible boards, atmospheric in its way. In the center of the book is Van Vliet's relief print landscape with a stunning night sky. Fine, The Janus Press, 1981-1990, p. 38-9.
Price: $225.00