Edition De Beauclair – Reden Und Gleichnisse Des Tschuang-Tse
A fine example of de Beauclair’s powerful work
(Edition De Beauclair) Reden Und Gleichnisse Des Tschuang-Tse: übertragen von Martin Buber. Mit Fünf Mehrfarbigen Radierungen von Ferdinand Springer. Erschienen in Der Edition De Beauclair. Frankfurt A.M. 1970. 44 pages loose in 4 signatures. 16.5” x 11.25”. Printed in black on handmade light tan paper. Laid in a textured brown cloth protective casing, with double-lid; gilt decorative device on front board. No. 99 of 120 numbered copies. All engravings signed by Springer and the book signed on the Colophon page by Gotthard de Beauclair. Fine.
“…it is surprising that Gotthard de Beauclair, one of the most significant and prolific book designers of this century, is scarcely known in the United States. For almost thirty years,he was associated with the famous German publishing house, Insel Verlag, and other commercial publishers, and he has produced superb limited edition books under several imprints.
“De Beauclair is one of the foremost proponents of a post-war German style that emphasizes elegance and taste. … They favor classic types (such as Bembo, Garamond, and Walbaum) or modern types in the classic vein (such as Palatino, Diotima, or Trump). They also have a traditional respect for materials – fine papers … and exquisitely crafted bindings. The type arrangements are simple but often novel, breaking out of the traditional mold. The result is a functional, beautiful, and timeless volume which is distinctly modern.” – Fine Print, April 1986, Vol. 12/#2, p.80.
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