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11033

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"11033 is the artist's meditation on the feelings and experiences of Mary Morst, a black woman in the Virginia State Penitentiary in 1921. Imprisoned behind the black bars of the book's cover, 11033 centers Mary's complex life and shares her story as an imprisoned murderer and the mother of twin children born 'behind bars.' This sculptural artist's book incorporates embedded copies of archival documents, including newspaper clippings, letters, and pardon applications alongside a fictional text woven poetically throughout the historical narrative. The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publically available."--Women's Studio Workshop webpage, viewed August 1, 2022 "The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publicly available"--StayHappening.com website.
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Crawley, IBe' Bulinda H.
"11033 is the artist's meditation on the feelings and experiences of Mary Morst, a black woman in the Virginia State Penitentiary in 1921. Imprisoned behind the black bars of the book's cover, 11033 centers Mary's complex life and shares her story as an imprisoned murderer and the mother of twin children born 'behind bars.' This sculptural artist's book incorporates embedded copies of archival documents, including newspaper clippings, letters, and pardon applications alongside a fictional text woven poetically throughout the historical narrative. The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publically available."--Women's Studio Workshop webpage, viewed August 1, 2022 "The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publicly available"--StayHappening.com website.
University of Richmond

12 bpm

1 Volumes

[Editor's introduction]

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12 bpm 1 Volumes

Nguyen, Tammy, 1984-

[Editor's introduction]

University of Richmond

A blaze of glory : a tale of fortitude and courage in the face of gravest danger

1 Volumes
At once a cautionary tale for parents and an inspiration for the young and dirty, A blaze of glory follows an intrepid princess and her loyal pig as they face fearsome perils: a barbarian horde, an angry stepmother, cleanliness.
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University of Richmond

After

1 Volumes
After is about the life of the book in the digital age and the transitory nature of all things. It is structured into two sections. The first section features photos of ghostly afterimages left behind on the glassine sheets protecting plates in a 1929 art history catalog. The real world intrudes at the end of the first section when a thumb appears in the image. As the reader flips to the second side of the dos-a-dos, the imagery pivots to include afterimages of different kinds from the outside world. The text in the book is a blackout poem using a sequence of poems by 15th-century Japanese Zen monk Ikkyu as the source text. The original sequence - titled Skeletons - is an extended exploration of the same transitory theme as After.
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After 1 Volumes

Hockensmith, Josh
After is about the life of the book in the digital age and the transitory nature of all things. It is structured into two sections. The first section features photos of ghostly afterimages left behind on the glassine sheets protecting plates in a 1929 art history catalog. The real world intrudes at the end of the first section when a thumb appears in the image. As the reader flips to the second side of the dos-a-dos, the imagery pivots to include afterimages of different kinds from the outside world. The text in the book is a blackout poem using a sequence of poems by 15th-century Japanese Zen monk Ikkyu as the source text. The original sequence - titled Skeletons - is an extended exploration of the same transitory theme as After.
University of Richmond

A hundred years of : Lex Flex

1 Volumes
A hundred years of: Lex Flex considers the language of the last century, and the ways in which it changed and modified itself to adapt to the kaleidoscopic and tumultuous events of the times. The book begins with the innocent and elegant period up to the 1930s. Part Two moves through the mid-century wars, the battles for civil and human rights, and the cults of personalities. Part Three, sub-titled cyber self and Ether/Other; takes on the digital age, in Laxson's inimitable style.
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A hundred years of : Lex Flex 1 Volumes

Laxson, Ruth
A hundred years of: Lex Flex considers the language of the last century, and the ways in which it changed and modified itself to adapt to the kaleidoscopic and tumultuous events of the times. The book begins with the innocent and elegant period up to the 1930s. Part Two moves through the mid-century wars, the battles for civil and human rights, and the cults of personalities. Part Three, sub-titled cyber self and Ether/Other; takes on the digital age, in Laxson's inimitable style.
University of Richmond

Anchored.

1 Volumes
"The playful structure of ANCHORED, an origami petal fold, reveals variations on the "row, row, row your boat" nursery rhyme. It was inspired by visits to see my father as he was ravaged by Alzheimer's disease. Despite losing most of his memories, the very earliest sometimes remained - like the refrain of familiar songs. Challenging pain or anxiety could be directed by a rousing round of "row, row". Dad always joined in with gusto, finding profound relief in knowing the words and being - as he always was - an essential part of the fun. The last round ends the song: "just come home to me." The edition of 40 books was letterpress printed with handset type and ornaments in one large circular form on vintage maritime maps and Usuzumi paper, then cut into pages before binding."--Colophon
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Anchored. 1 Volumes

Spring, Jessica
"The playful structure of ANCHORED, an origami petal fold, reveals variations on the "row, row, row your boat" nursery rhyme. It was inspired by visits to see my father as he was ravaged by Alzheimer's disease. Despite losing most of his memories, the very earliest sometimes remained - like the refrain of familiar songs. Challenging pain or anxiety could be directed by a rousing round of "row, row". Dad always joined in with gusto, finding profound relief in knowing the words and being - as he always was - an essential part of the fun. The last round ends the song: "just come home to me." The edition of 40 books was letterpress printed with handset type and ornaments in one large circular form on vintage maritime maps and Usuzumi paper, then cut into pages before binding."--Colophon
University of Richmond

An inflammatory guide : banned & challenged books you should read.

1 Volumes [22] pages
"An Inflammatory Guide, 2012 edition was printed by hand to commemorate Banned Books Week at King's Bookstore Tacoma, Washington. Research & editorial, sweet pea, King's Books. Jessica Spring, design & printing, Springtide Press"--Colophon.
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An inflammatory guide : banned & challenged books you should read. 1 Volumes [22] pages

Spring, Jessica
"An Inflammatory Guide, 2012 edition was printed by hand to commemorate Banned Books Week at King's Bookstore Tacoma, Washington. Research & editorial, sweet pea, King's Books. Jessica Spring, design & printing, Springtide Press"--Colophon.
University of Richmond

A proverbial book.

1 Volumes
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University of Richmond

A thousand starlings

1 Volumes
"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.
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A thousand starlings 1 Volumes

Alpers, Rhiannon
"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.
University of Richmond

A to Z : marvels in paper engineering : the history, inspiration, and process.

28 Items
"The Movable Book Society's 25th anniversary folio collection highlights the unique aspect of 'toy and movable books' and places a spotlight on the often overlooked paper engineer as opposed to the traditional author and illustrator"--Booklet, unnumbered page 2.
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A to Z : marvels in paper engineering : the history, inspiration, and process. 28 Items

Uria, Isabel (Paper artist)
"The Movable Book Society's 25th anniversary folio collection highlights the unique aspect of 'toy and movable books' and places a spotlight on the often overlooked paper engineer as opposed to the traditional author and illustrator"--Booklet, unnumbered page 2.

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