Thielen, Beth – Sentences: Words Spoken in Prison To An Artist.
(Thielen, Beth) Sentences: Words Spoken in Prison To An Artist. A sculptural pop-up book designed and printed by Beth Thielen. [Pasadena. CA] 1990. 11.5″ x 8″. Made from monoprinted templates on an Ettan etching press on 100% rag, acid free, white Arches cover. Each page was handcut by the artist. Cover with etching. The cover and slipcase boards are acid free, lignin free, binder’s board, with black linen book cloth for the book spine and slipcase. No. 10 in an edition of 10 copies, signed by the artist in the book, as well as on a separate card description.
Together with: Why the Revolving Door: the Neighborhood, the Prisons. Sculptural pop-up book designed, printed and made by Beth Thielen. [California.] 1993. 11.5″ x 8″. Made from monoprinted templates which vary in color and textural application. Hand printed by the artist on an Ettan etching press on 100% rag paper, acid free, white and black Arches Cover. Each page handcut and bound by the artist. Etching on cover. Cover and slipcase boards of acid free binder’s board, with black linen book cloth for the book spine and slipcase. Artist’s Proof in an edition of 20 copies, signed by the artist, as well as on a separate card description. Artist’s Proof in an edition of 20 copies, signed by Thielen. Fine.
Seven dramatic pop-up scenes of urban and prison life, each with a relevant hand-written pencil commentary by the artist on the bottom of each double-page spread.
The two books are housed together in a double slipcase to form a unique specially made matching set.
Related items: Catalogue 37 - Summer 2009, Catalogue 40- Spring-Summer 2011, Pop-up, Structure, Beth Thielen