From Nova Scotians Artis Bernard and Cecil Day, In Tandem
(Artis Bernard/Cecil Day) In Tandem. [By] Artis Bernard and Cecil Day. Nova Scotia, Canada. 2007. n.p. 9” x 6.5”.Twenty poems by Artis Bernard concerning our relationship to animals and 13 two-plate color etchings by Cecil Day. Text and titles set in Bembo on BFK Rives by Michael Bixler and printed at walking bird press. Designed, printed and bound by Tara Bryan. Bound in three signatures with black Arches wrappers and white stitched spine; gray title on front and gray illustrations of feathers on front and back. In an edition of 30 copies, only 20 are for sale. Signed and numbered in pencil by Artis Bernard and Cecil Day on the title page. Fine.
The poems and etchings in this book concern man’s relationship to animals common to the artists’ lives and environment in Nova Scotia. Well-written and thoughtful poems complemented by delightful color etchings well printed and bound.
Related items: Artists' Books, Catalogue 36 - Summer 2008, Poetry, Artis Bernard, Cecil Day