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Aleator, 1989

 Item — Box: 36
Identifier: CC-09200-9381

Scope and Contents

Heimbach used the first page of a German newspaper and transferred letters from the words on this page to the 24 pages of his book such that in the printed, final form, the words are read through layers in three dimensions. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1989

Creator

Extent

1 item (1 book object ) : 1 newspaper (wooden spine) + 24 pages (transparent, plastic) ; 63 x 3 x 3 cm (spine), 42 x 28 cm (pages)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Original Sackner Archive Location

bookcase bedroom 1

Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, gift of Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

Materials Specific Details

Published: Cologne, Germany : [Publisher not identified]. Signed by: paul heimbach (side- wooden spine). Nationality of creator: German. Copies: About 12 total copies. 2 number copy.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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