Making copy, typescript and proofs
MS. Gehenna Press c. 47
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Making copy, typescript and proofs
Shelfmark
MS. Gehenna Press c. 47
Summary
Comprises:
(fols. 1-168) Unboxed artist's making copy, comprising paste-up and proof annotated text and paste-up art (marbled papers by Eric Carle). In original order.
(fols. 169-74) Sidney Berger essay typescript with covering letter
(fols. 175-213) Title proofs
(fols. 214-6) 'Artist's notes' text proofs (first page only)
(fols. 217-52) Two sets of proofs, proofread by Carle & Berger, and Carl Sesar respectively, with covering letter from the printer Art Larson (possibly enclosing different proofs, now missing or dispersed)
(fols. 253-92) Two complete sets of unannotated, numbered text proofs, plus one fragment
(fols. 293-306) Assorted proofs, with some layout information, and text corrections
(fols. 307-16) Colophon proofs
(fols. 317-24) Eric Carle portrait proofs
(fols. 325-6) Pencil sketch by ?Leonard Baskin, used as a wrapper for Magical Papers proofs.
Date
1997
Language
English
Physical extent
326 Leaves
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Collection contents
Gehenna and Eremite Press books
Magical Papers of Eric Carle
Making copy, typescript and proofs
