American Dream. by Thielen, Beth - 2018.

Seattle, Washington:: Full Plate Press,, 2010.. Edition of 12. 16 x 13.75 x 1.75"; 28 pages. Textile Book. Sewing.  Original collograph printing plates were created and then printed with oil-based ink on muslin. Images, text, and fabrics were hand- and machine-applied to unbleached muslin pages. Text was transferred to the pages with a variety of techniques including iron-on transfer paper, rubber stamps, and direct printing. Cotton fabrics, trim, notions and embroidery further embellish the pages. The interior of the pages were stabilized by interfacing, and the entire book was bound in a soft cover. The protective case is constructed of book board and cotton fabrics. Housed in handsewn cloth envelope with button clasp with title sewn in. Full Plate Press: "A collaborative exploration of the words ravel and unravel, which are opposites but have the same meaning. We explored this conundrum within the context of our own lives and the lives of others. We chose fabric as a medium… Read More

Rosedale, New York:: Women's Studio Workshop,, 1998.. Edition of 100 . 10 x 10"closed, extends to 30 x 30"; 16 pages. Hinged pages unfolding in four directions to reveal quilt-like patterns, colors, and shapes. Intaglio and letterpress printing. In black cloth boards with inset illustrated title label. Designed, printed, and bound by Maureen Cummins. Signed and numbered. Califia Books: "A collection of excerpts from narratives written by women imprisoned for madness. Descriptions span from the Civil War period to the present and feature unknown women as well as such celebrated figures as Kate Millet and Frances Farmer. These extraordinary tales are related with keen intelligence, rage, and mordant humor. Silkscreen and letterpress printed on squares of white coverweight Folio. Each page is a patch work of black alternating with rich color blocks (over seventy-five in the edition); text is in the form of stitch-like handwriting. Hinged pages unfold in four directions to reveal… Read More

New Paltz, New York:: Ann Lovett,, 2010.. Edition of 12. 8.25 x 5.5 x 1.375"; 84 pages. Pigmented inkjet print on rag paper. Drumleaf binding with breakaway spine. Bound in cloth covered boards. (LAST FOUR COPIES) Ann Lovett: "A Movable Horizon investigates the life of a fictional 19th-century 'mill girl' working in the textile industry in Massachusetts. Changes in family and rural life, economic independence, urban experience, and the early labor movement are interwoven in images and a book-length poem describing the character’s inner life, her relationship to her work, and her desire for independence.  "Photographic composites layer letters, documents, textile pattern books and dress patterns from the collections of the American Antiquarian Society with photographs of factory structures and architectural details from Lowell, Massachusetts.

San Francisco, California:: Insiya Dhatt,, 2023.. Edition of 20. 14.5 x 10"; 16 pages. Case-bound presentation album, consisting of 10 pages of Arches BFK Rives 270gsm paper. Photographs composed and taken by the artist in her studio in San Francisco. Typeface is Garamond Premier Pro. Photographs are printed on Canon Premium Glossy paper with an Epson Inkjet Printer. Images laser cut to provide 3D dimension. Concieved and created in 2023 by Insiya Dhatt. Signed and numbered by the artist. Insiya Dhatt: "The book 'These are just objects', explores the concept that objects can evoke diverse interpretations depending on the context in which they are viewed. The six pages serve as windows into different aspects of the world, inviting viewers to contemplate the varying perspectives that arise when encountering these objects. Each image encapsulates a distinct narrative, shedding light on the complexities and disparities present in our society. "The first page, 'Like a… Read More

Berkeley, California:: Set in Motion Press,, 2020.. Edition of 39. 12.125 x 7.25"; 20 pages, with three fold outs. Map images printed on the pastedowns. Written, drawn, printed and bound by the artist. Signed and numbered by the artist on the colophon which is printed on the back cover. Letterpress printed on a Vandercook 4 cylinder press with photo-polymer plates , wood type, and carved linoleum. Watercolor painted. Hand-bound sewn folios with book board and book cloth. Typefaces are: Goudy Old Style, Kabel, Savoye and various Futuras.  Printed on 175 gsm Somerset text, a mouldmade cotton produced in St. Cuthbert's Mill in the United Kingdom; and 300gsm Moulin du Gué, which is cotton and flax, produced in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Transparent page is acid-free cotton Clearprint. Sewn with linen thread. The book cloth is Duo, which is rayon with acid-free paper backing. Set in Motion Press: "'Avalanche Safety' is a series of books… Read More

Huntington Woods, Michigan:: Land Marks Press,, 2001.. Edition of 300. 8 x 8" page size. 8 x 2.75" tab page. Double sided accordion, 11 panels. Laid in a letter-fold paper wrapper. Printed offset in full color and die-cut on 80# dulcet cover. Legend and Centaur types used on the text pages. Image pages created from original drawings that combine gouache, powdered graphite and letterpress printing. Produced at the Borowsky Center for Publication Arts, at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Land Marks Press: "Imagine a conversation between two extraordinary women, separated by a thousand years, yet connected by acts of bravery and more than coincidental commonalities. Imagine that this dialogue transcends time, and links Queen Esther, from the Jewish story of Purim, and Scheherazade, the Muslim woman who told stories for a thousand an one nights. This is the inspiration for Lynne Avadenka's new artist's book. "The book structure reinforces the… Read More

Seattle, Washington:: Full Plate Press,, 2010.. Edition of 12. 16 x 13.75 x 1.75"; 28 pages. Textile Book. Sewing.  Original collograph printing plates were created and then printed with oil-based ink on muslin. Images, text, and fabrics were hand- and machine-applied to unbleached muslin pages. Text was transferred to the pages with a variety of techniques including iron-on transfer paper, rubber stamps, and direct printing. Cotton fabrics, trim, notions and embroidery further embellish the pages. The interior of the pages were stabilized by interfacing, and the entire book was bound in a soft cover. The protective case is constructed of book board and cotton fabrics. Housed in handsewn cloth envelope with button clasp with title sewn in. Full Plate Press: "A collaborative exploration of the words ravel and unravel, which are opposites but have the same meaning. We explored this conundrum within the context of our own lives and the lives of others. We chose fabric as a medium… Read More

Rosedale, New York:: Women's Studio Workshop,, 1998.. Edition of 100 . 10 x 10"closed, extends to 30 x 30"; 16 pages. Hinged pages unfolding in four directions to reveal quilt-like patterns, colors, and shapes. Intaglio and letterpress printing. In black cloth boards with inset illustrated title label. Designed, printed, and bound by Maureen Cummins. Signed and numbered. Califia Books: "A collection of excerpts from narratives written by women imprisoned for madness. Descriptions span from the Civil War period to the present and feature unknown women as well as such celebrated figures as Kate Millet and Frances Farmer. These extraordinary tales are related with keen intelligence, rage, and mordant humor. Silkscreen and letterpress printed on squares of white coverweight Folio. Each page is a patch work of black alternating with rich color blocks (over seventy-five in the edition); text is in the form of stitch-like handwriting. Hinged pages unfold in four directions to reveal… Read More

Rutland, Vermont:: Shattuck Studio,, 2021.. Edition of 10. 10.5"x 10.5" x 4.5" rotating ring flexagon. Inkjet printed on Red River paper. Carolyn Shattuck: "My books have evolved into saving endangered animals or recognizing marginalized women artists. I learned about these quilters from a book called 'Glorious American Quilts'. "'Quilters'is a flexagon/popup created to acknowledge the unknown and marginalized women of the 19th century." Quilt patterns shown in the flexagon: Bird of Paradise Quilt Top by unidentified quilter dated between 1858-1863; Log Cabin Throw by Harriet Rutter Eagleson dated between 1884-1880; String Quilt by unidentified quilter dated between 1920-1940; Center Star Crazy Throw by Mary Ann Crocker Hinman dated between 1880-1890.

Rosendale, New York:: Women's Studio Workshop / KaKe Art,, 2018.. Edition of 49. 32, a-w, 3 pages; 14 x 15 cm. Silkscreen in four colors. Frutiger LT Std 95 Ultra Black typeface. Coptic stitch and spiral binding. Signed by the artist.  Colophon: "This book is made of two parts: the first is based on statistical data, generally on global samples. Pages are from 1 to 32. The second is based on surveys of reported data (perceptions, sensations, beliefs. Pages are from a to w [that is, a to v] You can read the two sections separately, or you can use the index to find links between the two. Choose your subject, match the numbers and letters, and then overlap the pages. "All data came from research done between October 2016 and January 2018, through different databases, reports and surveys. WSW: "'Frequently, the debate regarding gender equality becomes a clash of opinions, impeding any real inquiry. In 'The Veil is Seen Only When it is Lifted', the artist… Read More