Luce Lune / Chopin, Henri., 2001
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Scope and Contents
This magnificent presentation of poetry and typewriting art uses varying shades and types of silver papers, several different type fonts and letter sizes and 16 typewritten poems that Chopin calls Dactylo-Poems. There is an inserted nine page accordion pamphlet entitled "Phases de Lune." The typography in this book dances across the pages. In this example Number A, there are five unique typewriter drawings; three represent the full moon and two are square figures. In addtion and not called for in the colophon, Chopin inserted a unique typewriter poem as the frontpiece that is captioned, "fresco for the signs in 2001 for Ruth and Marvin Sackner..." This tirage consists of 150 unsigned examples, 10 signed examples including an original typewriter poem, and the unique edition, copy A, that is signed and includes five unbound original typewriter poems as well as an additional smaller size typewriter poem within the book. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 2001
Creator
- Chopin, Henri, 1922-2008 (Person)
Extent
0 See container summary (1 soft cover book + page (typed) + 6 pages (iridescent, offset) + 10 pages (translucent paper, offset) + pamphlet (accordion) + 9 pages (offset) + 5 unbound pages (typed) (58 pages)) ; 17.3 x 15.2 x .6 cm (book) + 31.5 x 23.2 cm (unbound pages) + 17.5 x 43 cm (pamphlet unfolded) + 17.5 x 14.8 cm (pamphlet folded)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
portfolio box l
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: Paris, France : Edition Traversiere. Signed by: H Chopin (b.c.- unbound pages); H Chopin (b.c.- near title page); H Chopin (l.l.- dedication page); H Chopin (b.c.- pamphlet cover). Inscription: For Ruth and Marvin Sackner and the life for twenty years more. Nationality of creator: French. General: 1 copy of 161 total copies. General: Added by: RED; updated by: RSIRED.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
125 W. Washington St.
Main Library
Iowa City Iowa 52242 United States
319-335-5921