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Canal Game / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1967

 Item
Identifier: CC-11699-11917

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Scope and Contents

The pages have been cut horizontally into three equal portions. Each cut segment has a word or phrase printed in red, purple or green that relates to sights and sounds from being on or near a canal. These cut segments can be arranged by the reader by placement from different pages to form a variety of poems.Stored in portfolio box with original drawings. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1967

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 soft cover book (spiral spine) + pages (cut) (6 pages)) ; 22.9 x 10.4 cm (book) + 23.8 x 31.9 x 2.7 cm (portfolio)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

portfolio box shelf alcove off 2nd bedroom

Custodial History

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

General

Published: London, England : Fulcrum Press. Signed by: Ian Hamilton Finlay (c.- colophon). Nationality of creator: Scottish. General: 50 copies of 1000 total copies. About 22 number copy. General: Added by: CONV; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

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

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