Eighteenth Century Work in London: A Guide
[Edinburgh]: [Joanna Robson], c. 2014. Fine binding. Item #9432
64mo. 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm, unfolding to 8.5 cm x 62 cm. Accordion. In original glassine envelope, unopened (photographed from an opened copy).
The artist's own description: "A digitally printed concertina booklet with all nine characters from my illustration series Eighteenth Century Work in London: A Guide . . . . Printed by inkjet on 188gsm Hahnemuhle paper." The 18th century characters are given 21st century job descriptions: chimney swee (temp worker), news hawker (news anchor), rat catcher (fast food worker), washerwoman (forensic officer), farmer (activist), scribbler (blogger), highwayman (fund raiser), criminal in stocks (reality show star), and executioner (tax man). Scottish humor in apt satire. A playful and affordable artist book by a noted book artist.
Price: $25.00