Plaisirs
Monique Lallier, 2003. Hard Cover. Near Fine binding. Item #9749
Octavo. [10] pp., illus. One-off artist book. In pastepaper over boards, backed in painted cloth; mother of pearl onlay on the front board with title in ink. Only light rubbing to the extremities of the boards, but generally, the condition is very nice.
This is an engaging artist's book comprising 6 page-spreads. The first spread functions as a title page with manuscript title in gold; the final spread, as a colophon of sorts. Each of the four internal page-spreads are thematically different and titled by hand: "Plaisir d'aimier," "Enjoy Life," "Enjoyable Nature," and "Plaisir Epicurien." Collaged spreads include painting, markings in ink and gold that are reminiscent of lettering, various onlays including pewter, a leaf, mother of pearl, photographs, etc. While there is a casualness to this book as though it is a study for another work or a vehicle for exploring techniques or visual ideas, it is remarkably cohesive in its presentation. An uncommon work to find in commerce from one of the most important design binders and binding instructors in the last five decades. A rare find.
Price: $650.00