A thousand starlings

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:
Alpers, Rhiannon and Gazelle & Goat Press
Abstract:
"This book was inspired by sleep-deprived dreams as a new mother in the Summer of 2016. Written, illustrated, and printed by Rhiannon Alpers. Letterpress printed with photopolymer plates and monotype, with an under layer of hand painted stars beneath, on Somerset Velvet Black. The endsheets are Fabriano Tiziano Anthracite and bound in Asahi Grey Crepe bookcloth. Foil stamped birds and title, this false accordion is masquerading in a Secret Belgian binding with Italian film yarn"--Colophon.
Language:
English

Background

Acquisition information:
Gift of Westhampton College Class of 1943.
Physical facet:
[20] pages : includes illustrations
Dimensions:
19 cm
Material specific details:
Title from cover. Statement of responsibility, publisher's name, and date of publication from colophon. Rare Book Room copy is 19 of 30. Rare Book Room copy includes author's autograph on colophon: Rhiannon Alpers.