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Retell the Tale, 1997

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Identifier: CC-27844-28977

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Scope and Contents

Laxson writes that the "title is inspired by D.H. Lawrence who said - Don't trust the artist. Trust the tale." And the tale is written by Laxson in brilliant twists, turns, shapes of typography and drawings. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1997

Creator

Full Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book (string spine) + 2 pages (fold-out, translucent paper, collaged, stitched, letterpress) + page (collaged, letterpress) + page (translucent paper, letterpress, stitched, collaged) + 4 pages (etching) + 4 pages (translucent paper, letterpress, perforated) + 2 pages (etching, collaged, fold-out, stitched) (21 pages)) ; 31 x 30.7 x 1 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Location

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Custodial History

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

General

Published: Atlanta, Georgia : Press 63. Signed by: Ruth Laxson (l.r.- colophon). Nationality of creator: American. General: About 15 total copies. About 8 number copy. General: Added by: RED; updated by: RED.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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