For the last couple of years I have had the goal to write a poem, print it and bind it myself - all steps from beginning to end.
Well this week I have finally achieved that goal with some editing and tuition from Fiona.
I wrote a poem or piece of prose called IN THIS TIME. The work is a statement about the climate crisis and what might the future look like. The poem is in full below. Fiona edited the poem and made suggestions for alternate wording - thanks Fiona.
I am doing a limited edition of the work - most likely 20 copies all being well. The booklet is 92mm wide and 144mm long.The photo below shows the paper and font used. The paper for the cover and inner pages were hand torn; and the pages for the poem were cut on our hand guillotine. The torn pages give the booklet a soft edge; the cut pages puts the focus on the printed words. The booklet has a blind embossed title on the cover; and with have a printed band to keep it closed.
Fiona also gave me a quick lesson in three hole pamphlet stitching. The booklet is stitched with waxed linen thread.
Photos below are images of the process and textures and layers.
I'm pleased that I have achieved my goal and in the end created a work that makes a statement and is also a gorgeous little book.
