i love the nightlife

Remember The Night Life of Trees, the handmade book that Julia over at Book By Its Cover was raving about? I picked up my copy from the book store the other day and practically forgot to breath as I flipped through the pages. The production is exquisite.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a book (a new book) that comes close to this kind of quality and artistry. Almost immediately, I ordered another copy (I am so greedy!) from which I will tenderly remove a couple of pages to have them framed. (Sinful, I know. I am a destroyer of books.) Usually, if I love art inside of a book, I’ll scan it and keep the book in tact. But, this books is special because each page is screen printed by hand on handmade paper, making each page an original print.

BTW, this is the third book I’ve found on Books By Its Cover that I absolutely cherish. In case fellow book fiends are interested, the other two are Keiko Minami: Bonheur (had to get a friend in Tokyo to find this because I couldn’t buy it online, though it’s available here as of now) and Blue Deer and Red Fox, a sweet little book that touches the heart and brings a tear to the eye.

 

 

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Published:
6.4.08 / 1pm
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art & artists, books & writing