#circle press

Books On Books Collection – Willow Legge

The Flea (1980) The Flea (1980, 2nd edition)Willow LeggeSewn pamphlet, J. Green mould-made paper; dark brown card cover with one-eighth fold for end leaves. H300 x W200 mm cover; H285 x W190 mm, 8 pages. Blind-embossed intaglio design printed from carved linoleum in combination with a reversed photo-engraving. Text printed letter-press in 14 pt Baskerville. Acquired from Ron King Studio, 2…

Books On Books Collection – “Machines” by Michael Donaghy and Two Artists’ Books

Michael Donaghy (1954-2004) was something of a throwback to the Metaphysical Poets of the seventeenth century. Their love poetry excelled at extended metaphors designed to touch the heart and mind. “Machines” illustrates this best among his poems. It is worth a listen.

For Barbara Tetenbaum, intense listening to works of literature has provided a rich source of artwork. Her Mining My Ántonia(2…

Ian Tyson // 1979 // De Morandi I – VIII

The Pallant Gallery have a track record of including book design & illustration within their wider exhibitions. Currently there is a small exhibition of Ron King & his Circle Press material: On and Off the Page. Circle Press specialise in lavishly (i.e. luvverly but pricey) illustrated poetry pamphlets such as George Szirtes’ The Burning of Books above. The exhibition in the De’Longhi Print Room is free, (the gallery itself offers free admission on Thursday Evenings 5-8pm).