Unleash.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840

Summary

Extent:
1 Volumes
Creator:
Aly, Islam
Abstract:
Unleash records an angel's attempt to leave the book. A journey that starts with words about being confined and restrained, the angel appears and slowly makes a path through these words until succeeding to break the phrases and get out of the book. When the angel disappears from the book, the letters of the broken words start forming a human face.
Language:
English

Background

Physical description:
Laser cut Mould-made Johannot paper; laser engraved wooden boards, late Coptic binding with leather wrapping bands and wooden clasps.
Physical facet:
includes illustrations
Dimensions:
16 cm
Material specific details:
Imprint and statement of responsibility from author. Rare Book Room copy includes author's autograph. Rare Book Room copy 4 of 30.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Angels
Artists' Books